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BJ03 AXT

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

104,076 mi
Last recorded104,076 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 AXT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 104,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + outer edge void of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 104,076 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + outer edge void of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 97,074 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 96,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+ inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 91,083 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 91,077 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 85,248 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt webbing damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt insecure ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 85,248 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front seat belt webbing damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt insecure ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 79,717 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Jan 2017 79,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2016 74,355 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 70,010 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front+nsr tyres on 3mm

Pass 29 Jan 2014 64,949 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front pads wearing thin

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 29 Jan 2014 64,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front pads wearing thin

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,894 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 49,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 56,260 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 52,723 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 52,723 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 45,964 miles

wet day

Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,271 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 36,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,692 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 13,123 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 13,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/front tyre 3mm & worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2007 12,914 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 10,114 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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BJ03 AXT is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ03 AXT, 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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BJ03 AXT is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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