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BL03 LHB

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,974 mi
Last recorded93,974 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 LHB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2018 93,974 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre connection broken (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported from ABS unit,across bulkhead to offside brake hose (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill & inner wheel arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at nearside support (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread

Pass 20 Feb 2017 85,692 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhust back box joint slight corrosion and minor leek of gasses

Fail 20 Feb 2017 85,692 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhust back box joint slight corrosion and minor leek of gasses

Pass 16 Feb 2016 83,108 miles

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

various brake pipes

Fail 16 Feb 2016 83,108 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

various brake pipes

Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,059 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 74,215 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 74,211 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 67,974 miles

front brake discs corroded

power steering pipe weeping fluid at joint

Pass 10 Apr 2012 60,015 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 60,015 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 51,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 51,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 44,172 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,994 miles

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

nail in off side front tyre

screw in near side front tyre both close to limit

Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,139 miles

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

Oily Substance Found On Both Front Tyres.

Pass 1 May 2007 17,221 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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BL03 LHB 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 64.7%.

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 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 BL03 LHB, 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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BL03 LHB is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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