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HJ55 RJU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,699 mi
Last recorded63,699 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 RJU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,699 miles

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

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

slight gearbox leak

Fail 25 Oct 2017 63,699 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

slight gearbox leak

Pass 26 Oct 2016 59,589 miles

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

slight gear oil leak from nearside front driveshaft seal.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 54,260 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 52,642 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 50,116 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres close to legal limit and worn on edges

both outer cv boots perished

both rear tyres perished and close to legal limit on edges

front brake pads low

Pass 20 Oct 2012 48,161 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,273 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,792 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 42,792 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 39,019 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 39,019 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,243 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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HJ55 RJU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HJ55 RJU, 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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HJ55 RJU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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