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EJ52 LBN

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,943 mi
Last recorded98,943 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 LBN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 98,943 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

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

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 5 Sep 2016 98,943 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

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

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 25 Jul 2015 96,799 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pinhole in osf outer cv boot

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 96,799 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pinhole in osf outer cv boot

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 91,025 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 87,969 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 87,964 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Drivers wiper split at edges

NSF outer cv boot cracking

NSR brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 80,381 miles

both front tyres worn close too legal limit

o/s/f brake pipe corroded but not excessive

Fail 20 Jul 2012 80,363 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 80,437 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 78,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front outer cv. gaiters cracking

offside front tyre worn on inside

unable to test nearside rear seat belt, child seat fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2012 78,168 miles

front outer cv. gaiters cracking

offside front tyre worn on inside

unable to test nearside rear seat belt, child seat fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2011 69,278 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 57,640 miles

SUSPECT DIESEL FUEL LEAK ENGINE COVER FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 46,093 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 43,437 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 39,642 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 35,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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EJ52 LBN is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EJ52 LBN, 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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EJ52 LBN is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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