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MJ55 XCW

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,179 mi
Last recorded87,179 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 XCW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 87,179 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 87,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 84,148 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 84,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subfame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front subframe corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 80,853 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 78,478 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 78,478 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 75,529 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 75,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,415 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,180 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, 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 25 Apr 2013 51,321 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,713 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 31,289 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,226 miles

front washers weak

front wiper split

Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,130 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,149 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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MJ55 XCW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ55 XCW, 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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MJ55 XCW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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