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LJ05 HBF

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,728 mi
Last recorded101,728 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 101,728 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 91,726 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,558 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 81,429 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 73,066 miles

unable to check centre rear seat belt

Fail 29 Jul 2014 73,066 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

unable to check centre rear seat belt

Pass 5 Aug 2013 61,767 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 61,686 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,311 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 52,311 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 43,577 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,479 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 33,479 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 22,519 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 22,519 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 12,149 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 11,623 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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LJ05 HBF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LJ05 HBF, 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 HBF registered?

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

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