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HJ55 ZGW

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,638 mi
Last recorded68,638 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 ZGW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 68,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front headlamps starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Oct 2023 64,947 miles

Signs of grease at nearside steering rack gaiter

Flexible section of front exhaust deteriorated

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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside and nearside headlamp lenses weathered

Outer driveshaft gaiters perished

Rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Wear on inner tread of offside front and nearside front tyres

Pass 6 Oct 2022 60,355 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

residue starting to form, on the offside front suspension strut.

Fail 6 Oct 2022 60,355 miles

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))

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

residue starting to form, on the offside front suspension strut.

Pass 12 Oct 2021 55,905 miles

Signs of grease/perishing developing at offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot

headlamp lenses deteriorated, advise attention

wear at brake pedal rubber

wear developing at outer tread of nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2020 53,675 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil contaminated & level low

nearside headlamp lens weathered/ deteriorated

offside headlamp lens weathered/ deteriorated

offside windscreen wiper blade fixing slightly loose at wiper arm

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 19 Oct 2019 50,935 miles

offside and nearside front outer drive shaft gaiters are aged.

Fail 19 Oct 2019 50,935 miles

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

offside and nearside front outer drive shaft gaiters are aged.

Pass 19 Oct 2018 46,562 miles

engine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components

oil residue at offside front of engine

Pass 16 Oct 2017 42,504 miles

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

engine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components

oil residue at offside front of engine

Pass 4 Oct 2016 38,703 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inner and outer tread.

oil residue at the offside front of engine (underside).

Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

nearside headlamp aim close to upper limit

oil residue at underside of vehicle (offside front)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 32,958 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 29,266 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 25,485 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,652 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,246 miles

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

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

deteriation of nearside and offside front wiper blades

Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,983 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 11,145 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 ZGW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZGW, 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 ZGW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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