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EJ53 MJX

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,211 mi
Last recorded135,211 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 MJX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 135,211 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 125,966 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 125,966 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 116,498 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 106,906 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 106,716 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 95,413 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 95,413 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 93,155 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 82,646 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 69,569 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 57,136 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 44,406 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 33,096 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 MJX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJ53 MJX, 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 MJX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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