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DX53 BUE

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,732 mi
Last recorded135,732 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 BUE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 135,732 miles

o/s sterring rack gaiter twisted ./

o/s wiper smearing slighty./

power sterring pipe tyrapped to steering rack ./

slight sponginess on brake pedal and slight travel ./

Fail 2 Dec 2014 135,371 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s sterring rack gaiter twisted ./

o/s wiper smearing slighty./

power sterring pipe tyrapped to steering rack ./

Pass 26 Nov 2013 124,612 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)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 124,600 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 117,523 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 111,187 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 105,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 102,170 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 94,629 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside wing mirror slightly insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2008 80,618 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 71,824 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rec tracking

Pass 4 Dec 2007 71,824 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rec tracking

Pass 23 Mar 2007 57,937 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 BUE is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DX53 BUE, 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 BUE registered?

DX53 BUE is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is DX53 BUE safe to buy?

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