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EN53 EBX

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,838 mi
Last recorded141,838 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 EBX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 141,838 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner disc corroded (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 141,838 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner disc corroded (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 134,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 134,738 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm +worn smooth on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm +worn smooth oninner edge (195/55r15) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 126,666 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded+nearside front

rear suspension front lower arm bushes worn

Fail 7 Feb 2015 126,666 miles

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

both rear brake pipes corroded+nearside front

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge+nearside rear tyre out of shape

rear suspension front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 19 Feb 2014 116,079 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 116,078 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 102,562 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 102,562 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 93,284 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 84,560 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 75,626 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 60,537 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,545 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 30,936 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 EBX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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