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EN53 FRD

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,413 mi
Last recorded91,413 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 FRD
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 91,413 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 91,448 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure park brake (3.5.1d)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

engine cover fitted

front cross member slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded and fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 89,641 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 89,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 87,210 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 82,518 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 75,701 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 69,510 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 62,197 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 54,068 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 54,020 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2007 43,872 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)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 32,017 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 FRD is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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