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FL55 JFU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,839 mi
Last recorded131,839 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 JFU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2026 131,839 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all underbody and components corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2025 119,070 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 104,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 96,401 miles

Both sills corroded

Oil leak

Rear fog lights slightly insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2023 96,401 miles

Both sills corroded

Oil leak

Rear fog lights slightly insecure

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 88,790 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Handbrake warning lamp operative

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge getting bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear bumper dented o/s

Pass 23 Jul 2021 80,326 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper dented O/S

Fail 22 Jul 2021 80,311 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury By Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper dented O/S

Pass 15 Jul 2020 75,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear o/s/r door sill starting to corrode through to chasis needs attention

Fail 14 Jul 2020 75,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment rear wheel cylinder seems to be seized rear wheel binding (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system complete rear rigid brake pipes need replacing leaking fluid and heavilly corroded (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear o/s/r door sill starting to corrode through to chasis needs attention

Pass 25 Jul 2019 72,538 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 71,479 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 71,479 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 68,917 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2017 68,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2016 65,012 miles

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

Temp: repair to N/S mirror

Temp: repair to O/S/R Fog lamp

Pass 5 Nov 2015 61,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Removed item from windscreen before test

Temp: repair to N/S Mirror

Pass 5 Nov 2014 56,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust pipe joint to silencer excessivly deteriorating.

Temp: repair to N/S mirror.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,046 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,338 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 49,338 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 46,122 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2010 43,018 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 39,245 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 34,446 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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FL55 JFU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FL55 JFU, 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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FL55 JFU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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