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EN53 EDC

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,933 mi
Last recorded138,933 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2023 138,933 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 131,573 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 123,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps cloudy

play in steering rack

Fail 11 Jan 2021 123,539 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps cloudy

play in steering rack

Pass 11 Jan 2020 117,815 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 117,814 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 112,356 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 112,356 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 106,750 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes under vehicle, corroding in mounting brackets (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 102,336 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 97,722 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 90,932 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 83,549 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 78,830 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 75,091 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 68,689 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 62,637 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 55,761 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,517 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 32,715 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 EDC is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EN53 EDC, 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 EDC registered?

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

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