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AU53 AWJ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,488 mi
Last recorded106,488 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 AWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 106,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 90,232 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,946 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 83,946 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 77,505 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 75,777 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 64,425 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,269 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 54,199 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear tyres worn close to legal limit on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,282 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 45,282 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,885 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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AU53 AWJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU53 AWJ, 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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What year was AU53 AWJ registered?

AU53 AWJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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