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EJ53 MWF

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,225 mi
Last recorded103,225 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 MWF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 103,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 102,203 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 95,566 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2013 86,173 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 86,170 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 77,713 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 77,712 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 71,201 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge;

offside front tyre wearing inside edge;

Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,274 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 64,238 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

rear brake imbalance 58%

Pass 7 Jan 2010 58,356 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 50,653 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 44,002 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 35,308 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 MWF is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red 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 MWF, 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 MWF is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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