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BL03 OEJ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,366 mi
Last recorded74,366 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 OEJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,366 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 74,332 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating disc misshaped (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven lazy (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly broken (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 71,305 miles

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

front discs pitted

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 71,305 miles

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

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

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

front discs pitted

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,528 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2015 70,525 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,650 miles

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

horn weak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 68,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

horn weak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,764 miles

horn weak

Fail 11 Jun 2013 60,664 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

horn weak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,664 miles

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

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

airbag light on

clutch pipe corroded

horn weak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 51,681 miles

air bag warning light on

horn weak

Fail 21 Jun 2011 51,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

air bag warning light on

horn weak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 45,718 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 16 Jun 2010 45,718 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,741 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 22 Jun 2009 41,741 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,434 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 19 Jun 2008 37,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

air bag light on

handbrake warning light on

Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,237 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 26,350 miles

slight play in steering rack

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 OEJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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