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EK03 CFF

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,617 mi
Last recorded106,617 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 CFF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 106,617 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body under sealed

Fail 7 Jul 2025 106,614 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body under sealed

Pass 15 Jul 2024 104,833 miles

under body covered with under seal

Fail 11 Jul 2024 104,822 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 103,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 101,858 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 101,858 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 100,891 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both yellow marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 100,127 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 99,637 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 99,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 97,900 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four tyres cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2017 95,554 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 92,768 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 88,905 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 88,905 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 84,632 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 78,307 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 71,352 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,352 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 65,210 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,939 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 58,939 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 51,533 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,533 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,033 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 44,033 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 37,534 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 28,431 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 28,431 miles

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

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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EK03 CFF is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK03 CFF, 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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EK03 CFF is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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