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FX05 YWF

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

42,699 mi
Last recorded42,699 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 YWF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 42,699 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Heavily corroded and cracked in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer has very slight leak

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2025 34,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 27,100 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 26,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 22,316 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 22,089 miles

Front subframe and both lower wishbone arms heavily corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2021 21,845 miles

Front subframe and both lower suspension wishbone arms corroded.

Fail 2 Mar 2021 21,845 miles

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

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

Front subframe and both lower suspension wishbone arms corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2020 21,722 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 21,084 miles

Top coolant hose damp/ evidence of minor leak.

Fail 5 Feb 2019 21,078 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Top coolant hose damp/ evidence of minor leak.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 20,437 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 19,504 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre pressure low / sidewall perished.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 18,586 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 18,563 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front tyre cracked in tread

Pass 12 Feb 2015 17,602 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Feb 2014 16,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 14,911 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 13,535 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 12,285 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 10,971 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 10,249 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 8,874 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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FX05 YWF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FX05 YWF, 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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FX05 YWF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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