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BU03 DXW

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,933 mi
Last recorded91,933 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 DXW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 91,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 91,931 miles

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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 88,925 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 88,925 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 85,002 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 79,758 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,538 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 74,536 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 69,871 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 69,834 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 64,206 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 64,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 58,172 miles

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2013 50,605 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 48,805 miles

Front brake pipes corroded through wheel arch

nail and 2 cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,617 miles

Grease weap ,offside front cv gaitor

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,709 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 39,914 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 36,543 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,174 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 26,665 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,980 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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BU03 DXW is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BU03 DXW, 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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BU03 DXW is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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