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DX53 NRF

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,862 mi
Last recorded126,862 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 NRF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 126,862 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 126,862 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 119,805 miles

cv gaiters perishing

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 119,803 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

cv gaiters perishing

rera number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2013 109,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front tyre on legal limit

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 21 Sep 2012 97,835 miles

offside and nearside front tyres close to limit

offside rear light lense damaged

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 15 Sep 2012 97,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside and nearside front tyres close to limit

offside rear light lense damaged

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Aug 2011 87,279 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 77,896 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 67,239 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 67,235 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 56,401 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 46,549 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,884 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 NRF is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NRF, 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 NRF registered?

DX53 NRF is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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