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GY05 EFZ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,390 mi
Last recorded107,390 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 107,390 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 107,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 95,714 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 84,715 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 80,235 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 76,383 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just over the legal limit, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F outer CV gaiter leaking grease.

Pass 2 Dec 2020 72,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 64,997 miles

Offside Front Outer drive shaft boot clip is slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 59,974 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 57,692 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 55,117 miles

Offside Front wiper blade is split

Pass 3 Jul 2015 53,113 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,015 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 47,015 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,861 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,381 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 27,238 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 19,404 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 19,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 13,492 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 9,362 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 EFZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GY05 EFZ, 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 GY05 EFZ registered?

GY05 EFZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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