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EK03 JSX

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,710 mi
Last recorded67,710 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,710 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 67,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of age (cracking around sidewall)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,386 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 64,524 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 64,522 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,717 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,402 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,720 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,987 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,615 miles

4 tyres showing age

Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both rear tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

Fail 11 Mar 2009 39,752 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both rear tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,785 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,502 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 30,843 miles

N/s front wiper blade starting to split

N/s rear tyre is worn to limit & outer sidewall starting to crack

O/s front tyre is worn to 2 mm on inner edge

n/s front tyre has a nail in tread and is worn unevenly on inner edge - down to 1.6mm in some places

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 JSX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EK03 JSX, 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 JSX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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