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BU03 ZBF

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,398 mi
Last recorded98,398 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 ZBF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 98,398 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 98,398 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 93,794 miles

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

abs light suspect

Fail 3 Sep 2012 93,794 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 88,995 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 85,834 miles

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

rear tyres wearing more on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2011 85,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear tyres wearing more on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2010 75,222 miles

cut on o.s.f tyre inner side wall but not through to ply cords

n.s.f tyre worn on inner edge

n.s.r tyre wearing on outer edge

o.s.f tyre worn on inner edge.recomend replace asap

slight play in n.s steering rack arm

slight tear in o.s wiper blade

Pass 25 Sep 2009 65,743 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

slight play in n.s steering rack arm

Pass 26 Mar 2009 60,978 miles

slight play found in nearside front steering arm ( TIE ROD END )

Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,130 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,969 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 37,962 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,383 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 ZBF is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel 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 ZBF, 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 BU03 ZBF registered?

BU03 ZBF is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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