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DX53 TVY

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,894 mi
Last recorded76,894 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 TVY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 76,894 miles

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 2 Dec 2015 76,878 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 8 Nov 2014 55,843 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 53,737 miles

Boot handle stiff

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HEAVILY CRACKED

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKED/worn on inner edge

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 49,864 miles

Offside wiper blade has torn ends

Rear number plate loose

Inside of offside front disc heavily corroded

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 49,798 miles

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

Inside of offside front disc heavily corroded

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside wiper blade has torn ends

Rear number plate loose

Pass 25 Nov 2011 44,249 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 44,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 39,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 36,014 miles

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

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

nerside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 20 Nov 2009 36,006 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

nerside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,651 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 31,638 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 18,756 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 12,146 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 TVY is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TVY, 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 TVY registered?

DX53 TVY is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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