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ET54 JGY

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,999 mi
Last recorded69,999 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 JGY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 69,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level very low

Pass 20 Aug 2020 62,866 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body damaged and corroded

both rear tyres perishing

brake peddle rubber wearing thin

chip in screen

strong advise steering rack leaking

Fail 14 Aug 2020 62,862 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body damaged and corroded

both rear tyres perishing

brake peddle rubber wearing thin

chip in screen

strong advise steering rack leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2019 57,646 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge (+ tracking??)

Pass 21 Aug 2018 51,687 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under body of vehicle corroded.

Fail 17 Aug 2018 51,594 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/15. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under body of vehicle corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 43,782 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer boot/inner side showing grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 43,782 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer boot/inner side showing grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wiper smearing

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 43,030 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,942 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust box joint corrded

Fail 19 Mar 2016 40,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre outer edge slightly perished

Rear exhaust box joint corrded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,365 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,310 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,912 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,162 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,724 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,248 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,808 miles

both front wiper blades are smearing slightly

nearside screenwash jet is half blocked

Fail 25 Mar 2009 23,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wiper blades are smearing slightly

nearside screenwash jet is half blocked

Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,275 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Matrix?

Based on 303,058 MOT tests across 19,663 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,289
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
19,663
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,749
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,166
position lamp(s) not working 5,875
Registration plate lamp not working 5,304
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ET54 JGY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,423 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Matrix fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET54 JGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Matrix typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ET54 JGY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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