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EJ53 MWU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,655 mi
Last recorded83,655 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 83,655 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 83,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 784,848 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 78,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,379 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,122 miles

corrosion starting on nearside rear sill and arch

slight brake bind offside front

Fail 6 Sep 2013 65,121 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

corrosion starting on nearside rear sill and arch

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,020 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,743 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,060 miles

Both sides rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Jan 2010 27,659 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2008 24,247 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 20,983 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 17,042 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 MWU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol 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 MWU, 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 MWU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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