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EK53 RUR

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,661 mi
Last recorded76,661 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 RUR
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 76,661 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 75,071 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 73,126 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 72,117 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 69,382 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 66,258 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 18 Mar 2017 63,309 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,457 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,038 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2014 53,032 miles

front number plate cracked

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2014 53,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,015 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread & on limit.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Mar 2013 49,011 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread & on limit.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,918 miles

Battery insecure.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 42,906 miles

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

Battery insecure.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,848 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 32,437 miles

near side front outer constant velocity gaiter slightly contaminated

Fail 23 Jul 2009 32,437 miles

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

near side front outer constant velocity gaiter slightly contaminated

Pass 23 Jul 2008 28,839 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 28,837 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 19,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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)

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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EK53 RUR is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EK53 RUR, 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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EK53 RUR is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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