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EJ52 LBP

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,300 mi
Last recorded70,300 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 LBP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 70,300 miles

Front exhaust flexi and rear system slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside and offside top strut mount bush(s) slightly perished

Pass 9 Feb 2023 67,977 miles

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 65,323 miles

Front Exhaust flxie slightly deteriorated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside lower inner rear facing bush(s) slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 62,700 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 60,226 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 60,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 57,762 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 57,762 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 55,178 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 55,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 52,422 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to preish

Fail 4 Feb 2017 52,422 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to preish

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 49,222 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,341 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 45,070 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,798 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 39,746 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 36,691 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,272 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,350 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 27,576 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 25,125 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 20,714 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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EJ52 LBP is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EJ52 LBP, 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 LBP is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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