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EN53 FSU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,741 mi
Last recorded83,741 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 FSU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 83,741 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 83,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose rubbing on lower arm on lock. (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 80,183 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 80,166 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

PAS drive belt requires adjustment.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,090 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 75,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 70,633 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,422 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 62,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 56,651 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

o/s n/s/r tyre edgeslow

o/s/f tyre edgelow

Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,651 miles

o/s n/s/r tyre edgeslow

o/s/f tyre edgelow

Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,577 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front cv boots weeping grease from inner clips

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge of tread

Fail 24 Aug 2010 49,577 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front cv boots weeping grease from inner clips

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge of tread

Fail 19 Aug 2009 35,346 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,346 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,006 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 12 Dec 2007 16,760 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 10,524 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 FSU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FSU, 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 FSU registered?

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

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