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EX55 OFE

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,482 mi
Last recorded44,482 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 OFE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 44,482 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 44,482 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 36,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2023 36,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 36,150 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 36,002 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 36,002 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 35,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 35,651 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 34,674 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 33,814 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,932 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,956 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 30,878 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 29,385 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,748 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,112 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,107 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,070 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,972 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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EX55 OFE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX55 OFE, 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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What year was EX55 OFE registered?

EX55 OFE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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