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AU53 FXM

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,698 mi
Last recorded99,698 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 FXM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 99,698 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 95,089 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 95,089 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 91,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 90,369 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 79,206 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 68,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 46,910 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 43,049 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,935 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 36,749 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,534 miles

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

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

nearside steering rack gaiter slight oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,129 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 33,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre has cracks in inner sidewall

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2011 31,423 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,442 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,673 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,679 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,846 miles

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

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,694 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 24,694 miles

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

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

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

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 FXM is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FXM, 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 FXM registered?

AU53 FXM is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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