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BL03 LHY

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,416 mi
Last recorded82,416 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 LHY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 82,416 miles

Exhaust mounting defective system hitting rear suspension (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 80,228 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 80,161 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 77,553 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 77,530 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very 'low' (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very 'low' (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 69,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear 'odd' tyre wear

front disc's badly worn on inner face

front wipers poor

Fail 9 Aug 2016 69,721 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure arm broken off (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear 'odd' tyre wear

front wipers poor

Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,859 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 65,846 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 61,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2014 61,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 55,883 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 50,344 miles

N/S & O/S rear metal brake pipes light corrosion

O/S front to rear metal brake pipe light corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2010 45,383 miles

Front tyres very slight perishing

O/S front to rear metal brake pipe very light corrosion

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Jan 2010 40,858 miles

Front exhaust flexi-joint perishing

Front pads soon

Rear no plate slight perishing

Rear tyres slight perishing

front discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 10 Jan 2009 36,058 miles

Screw in O/S/R tyre

Front exhaust flexi-joint perishing

front discs slight corrosion and wear slightly lipped

Pass 7 Jan 2008 29,831 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 20,427 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 LHY is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BL03 LHY, 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 LHY is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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