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AY53 LXT

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,989 mi
Last recorded46,989 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LXT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 46,989 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively speed ring corroded (1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 46,487 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both light lens misty

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both rears and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 45,222 miles

Front both lights misty

Coil spring corroded all very slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 45,222 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all very slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both lights misty

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 44,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front lights misty lens

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

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

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

slight corrosion on suspension springs

Fail 22 May 2018 44,539 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front lights misty lens

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

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

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

slight corrosion on suspension springs

Pass 30 May 2017 43,896 miles

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

Front brakes slight sticking

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides and front to rears and off side front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides slight (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres cracking

under trays

Pass 17 May 2016 42,987 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides and front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

under trays

Pass 1 Jun 2015 41,066 miles

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

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

rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 23 May 2014 39,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 39,119 miles

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

front suspension arms slight corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 38,125 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 36,615 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 35,119 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 31,868 miles

some rear brake pipes light rusty

Pass 27 May 2008 27,756 miles

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

all tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 11 May 2007 22,774 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 18,205 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 LXT is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LXT, 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 LXT registered?

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

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