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EJ53 WPU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,145 mi
Last recorded72,145 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 WPU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,145 miles

Nearside front to rear brake pipe , rear end is corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber is leaking

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

Offside headlamp lens / cover deteriorating and is affecting the light output and beam image

Fail 29 Jul 2016 72,142 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside front to rear brake pipe , rear end is corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber is leaking

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

Offside headlamp lens / cover deteriorating and is affecting the light output and beam image

Pass 28 Jul 2015 60,235 miles

Battery just about secure enough.

Offside outer CV joint boot deteriorating.

Offside rear tyre nearing wear limit.

Fail 23 Jul 2015 60,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Battery just about secure enough.

Brake fluid level getting low.

Nearside rear tyre nearing wear limit.

Offside outer CV joint boot deteriorating.

Offside rear tyre nearing wear limit.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 52,412 miles

battery slightly insecure.

heavy knock from near side front appears to be shock absorber but no leaks or movement found during test.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 52,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

The battery security is only just meeting the requirements

The n/s front suspension top mount has some play in it

The power steering system is only just meeting the requirements

There is a knocking sound coming from the n/s front wheel area

Fail 27 Feb 2013 30,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 30,540 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,927 miles

fan belt or power steering belt noise when turnning

n/s/f tyre running flat

Pass 14 Feb 2011 40,659 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 40,659 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

child seat fitted to nsr, preventing full seatbelt inspection

front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Apr 2010 33,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to nsr, preventing full seatbelt inspection

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2008 19,838 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,119 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 15,545 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 WPU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WPU, 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 WPU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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