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AE03 APX

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,847 mi
Last recorded83,847 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 APX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 83,847 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 83,847 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 72,678 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 68,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 64,462 miles

Exhaust front flexi section starting to break

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 25 Feb 2016 64,410 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust front flexi section starting to break

Rear fog light unit insecure

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 25 Feb 2015 59,644 miles

...Thanx 4visiting us...

N/s & o/s rear brake pipes are badly corroded (where marked)

N/s & o/scv gaiters are severely cracked

O/s rear tyre deteriorated, torn & also has a screw imbedded... D.O.T = 0807

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

P.A.Steering p[ipe apears to be leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2015 59,644 miles

...Thanx 4visiting us...

N/s & o/s rear brake pipes are badly corroded (where marked)

N/s & o/scv gaiters are severely cracked

O/s rear tyre deteriorated, torn & also has a screw imbedded... D.O.T = 0807

P.A.Steering p[ipe apears to be leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2014 54,925 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,911 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 45,427 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 39,246 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,742 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 31,619 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,916 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 29,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 21,659 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 15,934 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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AE03 APX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 57,374 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 AE03 APX, 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 23 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE03 APX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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