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EN53 FPP

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,382 mi
Last recorded41,382 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 41,382 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 41,377 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 34,577 miles

Body has slight corrosion general corrosion to underside (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses need polished (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.2.6)

brake pedal travel indicates rear shoes my need adjustment

Fail 9 May 2016 34,517 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion general corrosion to underside (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses need polished (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.2.6)

brake pedal travel indicates rear shoes my need adjustment

Pass 20 May 2015 29,979 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 29,218 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 29,209 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 21,921 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 21,579 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 21,579 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 20,624 miles

N/S Wiper Torn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 19,736 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 19,736 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 18,596 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 18,596 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 16,787 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 16,787 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2007 14,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Dec 2007 14,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 12,264 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 FPP 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 60%.

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

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