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AY03 FWN

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,579 mi
Last recorded104,579 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 104,579 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 99,501 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 93,502 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 93,484 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,565 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 87,046 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,113 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 73,112 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,716 miles

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

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

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

front flexi pipe on exhaust has outer mesh coming away.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,972 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,635 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 48,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,112 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,253 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,063 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 20,779 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 FWN is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FWN, 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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AY03 FWN is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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