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DX53 BGV

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,430 mi
Last recorded85,430 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 BGV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 85,430 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2013 77,204 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 77,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

advise nearside rear tyre side wall damaged.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 75,740 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 75,739 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2011 72,964 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 72,964 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 70,437 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 70,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 67,877 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 66,358 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 61,514 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 52,876 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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DX53 BGV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DX53 BGV, 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 DX53 BGV registered?

DX53 BGV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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