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MF05 LFH

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,211 mi
Last recorded94,211 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 LFH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 94,211 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front door handle missing substituted with cable ties

Fail 29 Mar 2016 94,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front door handle missing substituted with cable ties

Pass 19 Mar 2015 90,463 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 85,109 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,163 miles

air bag light on

both rear tyres worn on outer

damage to front bumper

damage to rear bumper

front brake discs corroded

slight play in O/S/R drop link

Pass 23 Mar 2012 72,683 miles

Airbag light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/s/r bumper damaged.

O/s/r bumper damaged.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 72,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Airbag light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/s/r bumper damaged.

O/s/r bumper damaged.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 60,517 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2010 52,961 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 52,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Mar 2009 44,490 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW 3MM

LADDERS POORLY SECURED

N/S/FRONT MIRROR DAMAGED

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 44,432 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW 3MM

LADDERS POORLY SECURED

N/S/FRONT MIRROR DAMAGED

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,913 miles

air bag light on

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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MF05 LFH is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MF05 LFH, 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 MF05 LFH registered?

MF05 LFH is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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