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EJ53 EHC

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,548 mi
Last recorded78,548 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 EHC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2019 78,548 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded forward of hose brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded strut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded forward of hose brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded strut (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front lower arm rear bush

Rear outer tailgate handle broken

Pass 3 Aug 2018 67,939 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 67,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 62,939 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 60,490 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 59,723 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,034 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 57,950 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,403 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,893 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 39,440 miles

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

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

near side front tyre small cut not to canvas

Pass 10 Jun 2009 36,162 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 36,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,309 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 30,807 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 21,763 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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EJ53 EHC is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EHC, 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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EJ53 EHC is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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