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CX03 AEJ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

65,853 mi
Last recorded65,853 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 AEJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 65,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 60,706 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 60,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong size (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall badly cracked tyre 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 59,486 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 59,485 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 56,872 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 52,676 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 52,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 48,441 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 44,406 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 44,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 39,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 35,360 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 35,252 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 34,564 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 32,924 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 31,299 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 29,018 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 25,862 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 22,862 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 19,607 miles

all tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,914 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 13,048 miles

All 4 tyres have slight cracking to the sidewalls.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 11,009 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 8,761 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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CX03 AEJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 CX03 AEJ, 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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CX03 AEJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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