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LR05 LDC

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,859 mi
Last recorded97,859 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 LDC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 97,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside rear lower sills corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2023 91,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 87,045 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 77,881 miles

Front slight blow on exhaust

Rear alot of travel on hand brake

Fail 26 Jul 2021 77,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front slight blow on exhaust

Rear alot of travel on hand brake

Pass 20 May 2020 77,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2020 77,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both side (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 74,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 69,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)

O/S front tyre wearing low on a inner edge

O/S rear tyre wearing low on a outer edge

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 63,306 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 63,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 55,940 miles

O/S rear tyre wearing low on a outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2013 51,351 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 51,351 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,650 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 38,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 34,195 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

steering wheel grip loose

Pass 12 Sep 2011 34,195 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

steering wheel grip loose

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,816 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

altinator belt cracked

front brake discs lipped

front wiper blades smear

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 8 Sep 2010 31,816 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

altinator belt cracked

front brake discs lipped

front wiper blades smear

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,794 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

knocking noise from engine (front)

o/s/f washer jet partarly blocked

oil level low

Fail 7 Sep 2009 28,794 miles

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

oil level low

o/s/f washer jet partarly blocked

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

knocking noise from engine (front)

Pass 21 May 2008 20,583 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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LR05 LDC is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LR05 LDC, 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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LR05 LDC is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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