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BX53 RXB

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,353 mi
Last recorded106,353 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 RXB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 106,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak from engine area

Fail 16 Aug 2017 106,315 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 19 Aug 2016 99,893 miles

o/s rear light lens damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2016 97,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s rear light lens damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2015 92,194 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2014 88,234 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 80,576 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 80,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 69,907 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 60,978 miles

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Fail 15 Aug 2011 60,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,400 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 53,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 47,185 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 41,262 miles

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

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

Offside front disc corroded-outer surface

Offside front wiper blade split slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,262 miles

Offside front disc corroded-outer surface

Offside front wiper blade split slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,705 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 31,705 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,810 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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BX53 RXB 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 63.2%.

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 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 BX53 RXB, 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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BX53 RXB is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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