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EJ53 MVH

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,887 mi
Last recorded148,887 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 MVH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 148,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jan 2015 148,887 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2014 135,398 miles

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

Nearside front outer C/V gaiter leaking grease

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 135,397 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Brake pedal spongey

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

Nearside front outer C/V gaiter leaking grease

Nearside rear tyre close to limit, worn heavily on outer edge but tread not cut as deep

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 117,683 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 108,813 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 96,767 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 96,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 84,175 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 7 Dec 2009 84,175 miles

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2008 70,570 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 70,570 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 56,059 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 55,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 44,088 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 MVH is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJ53 MVH, 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 MVH is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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