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BU53 DHV

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Lpg 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,909 mi
Last recorded135,909 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 DHV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 135,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front n/s & o/s tyres cracking/perished

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear n/s & o/s tyres mishaped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 135,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front n/s & o/s tyres cracking/perished

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear n/s & o/s tyres mishaped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 135,885 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 129,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 128,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 114,039 miles

oil leak

uneven wear on o/s/f tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2013 114,039 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

uneven wear on o/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2012 98,517 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 79,815 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 64,935 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 48,624 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,624 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 32,433 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,746 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,938 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DHV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU53 DHV, 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 BU53 DHV registered?

BU53 DHV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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