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LJ05 OFZ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,568 mi
Last recorded111,568 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 OFZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2021 111,568 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 107,703 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 102,294 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust duct corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2019 102,294 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust duct corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 96,919 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust duct corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 96,919 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust duct corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,670 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four side (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 90,670 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,497 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 83,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 78,171 miles

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

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

middle section exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 78,171 miles

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

middle section exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 70,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 65,092 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,671 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,165 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 40,045 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 30,611 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 30,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 OFZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OFZ, 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 OFZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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