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AY53 ESV

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,956 mi
Last recorded94,956 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ESV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 94,956 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

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

Exhaust mounting defective Central. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Surface rust.

Pass 20 Sep 2021 84,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 84,737 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 84,142 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust flange joint badly corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 84,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust flange joint badly corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 81,840 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 77,953 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 77,952 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to fluid leaking under pressure (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 74,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 67,281 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 60,587 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 54,083 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 54,083 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 48,638 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 48,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,367 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,465 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,841 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,825 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,957 miles

n/s/f wiper blade in poor condition

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2007 23,885 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 19,639 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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AY53 ESV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AY53 ESV, 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 AY53 ESV registered?

AY53 ESV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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