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ET53 EFO

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,025 mi
Last recorded69,025 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 EFO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 69,025 miles

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

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

exhaust joints slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion under body including suspension arm's and subframe's

Fail 27 Oct 2021 69,024 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust joints slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion under body including suspension arm's and subframe's

Pass 30 Oct 2020 67,852 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion under body including suspension arm's and subframe's

Fail 30 Oct 2020 67,852 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion under body including suspension arm's and subframe's

Pass 30 Oct 2019 66,327 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion occurring underbody

Pass 30 Oct 2018 64,761 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 62,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm , just legal (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 62,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded where it passes through inner wing grommet (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded where it passes through inner wing grommet (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm , just legal (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 60,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where it goes through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where it goes through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 60,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where it goes through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where it goes through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 57,896 miles

all rear brake pipes greased ?

Fail 13 Jan 2016 57,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all rear brake pipes greased ?

Pass 13 Jan 2015 53,807 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 53,778 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively 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 2 Jan 2014 48,442 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Jan 2014 48,442 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 42,192 miles

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

n/s wiper torn

Pass 11 Jan 2012 34,613 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 34,613 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 31,869 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 29,054 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,576 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 21,691 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 18,030 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 EFO is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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