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BU53 OWY

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,587 mi
Last recorded98,587 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 OWY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 98,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front to rear corrosion

Front wipers smiring

Offside Rear Foglight casing damaged

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf/nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 83,290 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door trim missing

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 83,286 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door trim missing

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,628 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 70,627 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill [ middle] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 59,332 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 59,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi [inner wing ] (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi [chalked] (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi nearer [ grommet] (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi [chalked] (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 52,109 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 52,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 47,370 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 40,462 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 32,285 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,169 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 22,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear tyre worn more on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Dec 2010 22,215 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn more on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Dec 2009 21,079 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 20,033 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 17,848 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 15,674 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 OWY is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OWY, 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 OWY is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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