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BU03 FCD

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,019 mi
Last recorded151,019 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 FCD
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 151,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 134,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

clutch pipes corrodied

front brake discs corrodied

front brake pipes corrodied under bonet

front n/plate cracked

nsf wing badley damaged which holds side repeter lamp

wheel center caps fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2013 134,319 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

clutch pipes corrodied

front brake discs corrodied

front brake pipes corrodied under bonet

front n/plate cracked

nsf wing badley damaged which holds side repeter lamp

wheel center caps fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2012 118,098 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 108,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 96,497 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 96,497 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 80,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear tyres tread feathered. 195/55r15

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 80,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres tread feathered. 195/55r15

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 66,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Feb 2008 53,968 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 53,968 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,688 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 22,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FCD is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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