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DX53 HGF

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,841 mi
Last recorded185,841 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 HGF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 185,841 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 185,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 185,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 185,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

EML Light on.

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 178,666 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated,o/s and n/s rear d bush slight play,o/s and n/s front discs slightly pitted,o/s rear outer sill slightly corroded

n/s rear tyre wearing thin, o/s front shock slight misting of oil, n/s front steering arm slight play at fixings

Fail 29 Oct 2011 178,666 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated,o/s and n/s rear d bush slight play,o/s and n/s front discs slightly pitted,o/s rear outer sill slightly corroded

n/s rear tyre wearing thin, o/s front shock slight misting of oil, n/s front steering arm slight play at fixings

Fail 25 Oct 2010 167,913 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs pitted

front/rear coil springs corroded

n/s outer sill covered with filler/sealant can not be assessed

o/s and n/s inner sills have slight surface rust

under bonnet brake pipes, front brake pipes , rear brake pipes covered with under sealant

Pass 25 Oct 2010 167,913 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs pitted

front/rear coil springs corroded

n/s outer sill covered with filler/sealant can not be assessed

o/s and n/s inner sills have slight surface rust

under bonnet brake pipes, front brake pipes , rear brake pipes covered with under sealant

Pass 24 Oct 2009 157,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 146,591 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 124,739 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust section damaged

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Sep 2007 124,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust section damaged

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Sep 2006 87,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 87,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HGF is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HGF, 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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DX53 HGF is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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