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GY05 EFW

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,077 mi
Last recorded116,077 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 EFW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 116,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 116,077 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 112,094 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit balled on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre pressure low no puncture found

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint high pressure pipe covered in fluid (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak (filter)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 112,085 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit balled on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre pressure low no puncture found

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint high pressure pipe covered in fluid (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak (filter)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 107,972 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

middle and rear exhaust sections poor condition and corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2016 107,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings tie rod inner joint (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

middle and rear exhaust sections poor condition and corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 101,936 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 94,918 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 94,918 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 85,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 May 2013 85,299 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 73,551 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre has multiple shallow cuts on inner sidewall

nearside wiper blade rubber deterioated

Pass 6 Jun 2011 60,482 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 50,571 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 50,571 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 35,239 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 35,239 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,054 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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GY05 EFW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GY05 EFW, 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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GY05 EFW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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