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BN53 MCN

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,526 mi
Last recorded97,526 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 MCN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 97,526 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 97,526 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 93,823 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 93,823 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 89,972 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 85,145 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 85,145 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2009 73,663 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre has damage on sidewall but no cord or plys visable

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 73,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre has damage on sidewall but no cord or plys visable

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 60,234 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,079 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 46,079 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)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,222 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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BN53 MCN is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BN53 MCN, 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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What year was BN53 MCN registered?

BN53 MCN is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 MCN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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