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AY03 BHJ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,093 mi
Last recorded57,093 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 BHJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 57,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 57,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 52,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 46,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 41,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 41,879 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 37,389 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 37,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 34,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated but appear ok (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 30,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated but all appear ok (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 24,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 24,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 19,423 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 14,210 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 14,095 miles

nearside front tyre outer shoulder edge cracking.

offside front and rear tyre/s outer shoulder edge lightly cracking.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 13,817 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Apr 2013 13,165 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 12,576 miles

Both n/s tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 12,576 miles

Both n/s tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2011 11,497 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 10,751 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,555 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 8,309 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 7,216 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 5,881 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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AY03 BHJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY03 BHJ, 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 AY03 BHJ registered?

AY03 BHJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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