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LJ05 HAX

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,217 mi
Last recorded77,217 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 HAX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 77,217 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both inner steering arms slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2024 72,426 miles

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2023 67,913 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 67,906 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 63,202 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 63,188 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 57,965 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 57,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 54,777 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,878 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 42,678 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 36,759 miles

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

Offside Front tyre poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2016 32,877 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 31,488 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,061 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 28,718 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,357 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,107 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 23,127 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,675 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,018 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 16,959 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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LJ05 HAX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LJ05 HAX, 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 LJ05 HAX registered?

LJ05 HAX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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