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BU53 OZT

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,053 mi
Last recorded81,053 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 81,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill has corrosion.

Fail 16 Jul 2019 81,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill has corrosion.

Pass 13 Jul 2018 77,021 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 76,981 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,343 miles

Front exhaust slight blow

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 62,776 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated and has slight blow

Fail 11 Aug 2015 62,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated and has slight blow

Pass 21 Aug 2014 57,049 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,608 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 47,241 miles

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorating

Fail 29 Aug 2012 47,171 miles

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

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,580 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front discs wearing

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2010 36,147 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 36,126 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,755 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 31,755 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,026 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 26,311 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)

near side rear view mirror loose

Fail 17 Aug 2007 26,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

low oil level

n/s mirror loose ;non obligatory (other two mirrors acceptable)

some uneven application on rear brakes 30% bias to n/s

Pass 16 Sep 2006 19,564 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 19,564 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 OZT is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OZT, 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 OZT registered?

BU53 OZT is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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