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BU53 DHD

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,783 mi
Last recorded72,783 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 DHD
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 72,783 miles

All suspension components showing corrosion

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 72,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components showing corrosion

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 67,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlights milky

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame showing corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2020 61,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame showing corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2019 55,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame showing corrosion

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn to inner edge and low tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2019 55,554 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame showing corrosion

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn to inner edge and low tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 49,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 41,028 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

under side showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 May 2016 36,570 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 36,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,995 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 31,021 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,425 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,920 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 23,050 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 23,049 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,787 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s wiperblade split

Fail 4 Aug 2009 19,787 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

o/s wiperblade split

Pass 1 Sep 2008 17,644 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 13,600 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 10,409 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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BU53 DHD is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BU53 DHD, 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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BU53 DHD is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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