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EF53 DLU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,173 mi
Last recorded21,173 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 DLU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 21,173 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 20,339 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 17,636 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 15,999 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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Dec 2007 15,999 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Nov 2006 13,617 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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EF53 DLU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF53 DLU, 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 EF53 DLU registered?

EF53 DLU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is EF53 DLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 DLU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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