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LJ05 OFY

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,911 mi
Last recorded94,911 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 94,911 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 91,834 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handel (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 89,275 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 89,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre CRACKED INNER WALL

Pass 30 Jun 2023 83,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL TYRE ALL AROUND CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 83,862 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL TYRE ALL AROUND CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 79,858 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 76,906 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2020 76,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 72,766 miles

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

Front wiper blade smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 72,761 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front wiper blade smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 68,118 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 68,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 65,646 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 65,646 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 58,365 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 51,450 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 51,450 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 45,748 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 45,698 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 38,730 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,514 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,969 miles

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

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 OFY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OFY, 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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LJ05 OFY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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