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YJ54 FNR

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,393 mi
Last recorded111,393 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 FNR
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 111,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tom tom ()

Rear seat belts not checked as in down position and used as storage

Fail 21 Mar 2022 111,393 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill has corrosion rust hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened shocker top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tom tom ()

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

Rear seat belts not checked as in down position and used as storage

Pass 9 Mar 2021 106,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has slight cracking on outer wall no cored exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 104,000 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 104,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill has corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 100,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive mist on engine and gearbox underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 100,099 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive mist on engine and gearbox underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 94,801 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 94,801 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 89,383 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,616 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended x2 trailing arm bushes have slight play (2.4.F.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 83,616 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended x2 trailing arm bushes have slight play (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2015 75,809 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,423 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 68,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 60,727 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,789 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 47,273 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,425 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Apr 2009 30,301 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 14,917 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 14,917 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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YJ54 FNR is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black 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 YJ54 FNR, 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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YJ54 FNR is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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