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EJ53 MWG

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,367 mi
Last recorded78,367 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 MWG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 78,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose into wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose into wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 78,332 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose into wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose into wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 77,008 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 75,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 72,754 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 71,953 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small exposed section near caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 67,761 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear and both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 67,761 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear and both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 63,440 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 63,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 59,864 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 59,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,058 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,012 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 58,001 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,543 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight seepage from bottom coolant hose

Pass 10 Oct 2013 55,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

f/ brake discs worn

o/s mirror case damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2012 54,054 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,126 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 45,931 miles

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 12 Oct 2009 39,907 miles

Front brake pads approx 65% worn.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 39,287 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 39,272 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 37,100 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 33,673 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 33,639 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 MWG is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 MWG, 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 MWG is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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