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BJ03 FFV

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,721 mi
Last recorded26,721 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 FFV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 26,721 miles

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on front & rear suspension

Fail 24 Apr 2017 26,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above front subframe (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

all tyres cracked/ perished

Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,829 miles

all suspension components corroded

n/s/r + o/s/r steel brake pipes slightly corroded

power steering pipes corroded

slight corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

steel brake pipes (front to rear)slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 25,088 miles

(front to rear) brake pipe corroded

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

exhaust excessivly corroded

front + rear suspension components corroded

n/s/r + o/s/r brake pipes to wheels slightly corroded

power steering pipes excessivly corroded

slight corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front & rear suspension

Pass 23 Apr 2013 22,749 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on power steering pipes

Fail 23 Apr 2013 22,749 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on power steering pipes

Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,422 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s & o/s/f tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 3 May 2011 20,218 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on front discs

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,579 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 17,234 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 15,598 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 12,398 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 10,203 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 FFV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ03 FFV, 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 FFV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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