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BL03 ODW

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

80,927 mi
Last recorded80,927 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 ODW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 80,927 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 73,863 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 73,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 67,724 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 67,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 61,492 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 61,376 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both lamp units (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 55,075 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 55,075 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 50,805 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 50,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 15 Feb 2021 50,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2020 50,667 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint rusty

front brake discs slightly distorted

front exhaust flexi section

nearside and offside front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn

nearside front tyre worn close to wear indicators

nearside rear outer sill rusty

offside front tyre worn

oil leak

rear anti-roll bar rusty

rear sub-frame rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2020 50,651 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear anti-roll bar rusty

rear sub-frame rusty

centre to rear exhaust joint rusty

front brake discs slightly distorted

front exhaust flexi section

nearside and offside front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn

nearside front tyre worn close to wear indicators

nearside rear outer sill rusty

offside front tyre worn

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2019 48,980 miles

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2018 46,055 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 43,639 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 40,445 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 37,544 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 34,859 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 34,859 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 31,369 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 26,844 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 21,302 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 16,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 16,316 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 12,559 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 9,368 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 9,368 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 8,625 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 6,742 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 ODW is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 ODW, 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 ODW is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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