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ET53 EFH

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,879 mi
Last recorded109,879 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 EFH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 109,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 108,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 107,733 miles

Offside Rear chassis corroded

various brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 3 Aug 2020 107,732 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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 Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill center and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all (3.4 (b) (ii))

various brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 3 May 2019 106,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 105,990 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 105,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 103,552 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 103,551 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 95,292 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 95,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 87,924 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 84,360 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 80,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2012 75,207 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 73,322 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 73,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 60,421 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 53,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 53,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 44,301 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 34,615 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 34,615 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 24,611 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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ET53 EFH is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ET53 EFH, 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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ET53 EFH is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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