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BU03 FDP

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,854 mi
Last recorded56,854 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 FDP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 56,854 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 56,854 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 52,350 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 52,349 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 52,342 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps rear both side lamps inop (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front washers need adjusting spraying over car

osf cv boot perished

osr tyre worn low perished

Pass 21 Feb 2018 47,402 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front track rod end slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2017 43,991 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,891 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 40,253 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 38,281 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,557 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,509 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,051 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,842 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,427 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,450 miles

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

all tyres getting low

Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,511 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 FDP is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FDP, 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 FDP is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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