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ET53 EGK

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,112 mi
Last recorded72,112 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2022 72,112 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 70,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe corroded (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 69,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust hitting rear subframe

windscreen has damage outside swept zone

Fail 29 Jun 2020 69,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main at end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust hitting rear subframe

windscreen has damage outside swept zone

Pass 8 Jul 2019 66,584 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner brake pad anti -squeal shim coming out

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear damage and small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has small sharp stones in tread

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 66,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main at end (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner brake pad anti -squeal shim coming out

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear damage and small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has small sharp stones in tread

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 62,954 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 58,414 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r o/s/r tyre wear inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2016 53,848 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes at rear corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2016 53,847 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes at rear corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 48,249 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,634 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 19 Jun 2013 38,176 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/f driveshaft gaitor weeping on end

Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,670 miles

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

o/s/f driveshaft gaitor weeping

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,334 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 22,640 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2009 18,807 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 16,691 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 14,945 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 12,608 miles

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

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 EGK is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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