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EJ53 CDX

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,152 mi
Last recorded54,152 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 CDX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 54,152 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 50,708 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 50,708 miles

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

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY MISHAPEN

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,670 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 44,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 44,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 39,585 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 39,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 34,087 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 30,259 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 26,990 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2007 23,144 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,040 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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EJ53 CDX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ53 CDX, 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 EJ53 CDX registered?

EJ53 CDX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is EJ53 CDX safe to buy?

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