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EN53 EBU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,958 mi
Last recorded69,958 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 EBU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 69,958 miles

Front Outer cv boots perishing

Offside Front steering rack ball joint boot perishing

spare flat

Fail 24 Nov 2015 69,957 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view splitting (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Outer cv boots perishing

Offside Front steering rack ball joint boot perishing

spare flat

Fail 17 Nov 2015 69,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 65,348 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 65,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre sidewalls badly perished

Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,304 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 55,303 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,088 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 53,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 51,392 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,570 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 36,089 miles

pre accident damage repaired

Pass 20 Dec 2006 30,709 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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EN53 EBU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EN53 EBU, 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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What year was EN53 EBU registered?

EN53 EBU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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