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FM54 ECJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,706 mi
Last recorded59,706 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 ECJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 59,706 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s rear outer sill

Pass 22 Feb 2018 53,233 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 53,227 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported joint insecure and leaking (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 50,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section clamp loose (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front outer cv boots deteriorated

general corrosion

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2017 50,084 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section clamp loose (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front outer cv boots deteriorated

general corrosion

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,045 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,623 miles

a/c belt badly cracking

exhaust flexy joint holed and corroding

imballance on all brakes boarderline

o/s outer cv boot badly splitting

o/s/f tyre cracking and worn on inside edge

power steering belt cracking

rear tyres getting low cracking and wearing on outside edge

wipers smearing

Fail 30 Mar 2015 42,623 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

a/c belt badly cracking

exhaust flexy joint holed and corroding

imballance on all brakes boarderline

o/s outer cv boot badly splitting

o/s/f tyre cracking and worn on inside edge

power steering belt cracking

rear tyres getting low cracking and wearing on outside edge

wipers smearing

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,159 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 32,534 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,316 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 28,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,352 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 20,337 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 20,337 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 15,715 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 11,966 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 11,966 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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FM54 ECJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM54 ECJ, 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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FM54 ECJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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