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DX03 MTV

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,623 mi
Last recorded73,623 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 MTV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 73,623 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 73,618 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 73,318 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 73,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,937 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Apr 2019 72,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 72,835 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated and cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2018 72,830 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated and cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,338 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 72,338 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,373 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 71,370 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 69,839 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 69,836 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,164 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 68,517 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,680 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 67,680 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 62,913 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,350 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 45,350 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 41,445 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 41,445 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 36,570 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 31,552 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 31,552 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 24,341 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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DX03 MTV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DX03 MTV, 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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DX03 MTV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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