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ET53 EHC

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,580 mi
Last recorded95,580 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 95,580 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 87,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill weak

Fail 26 Jul 2023 87,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer sill weak

Pass 6 Sep 2022 79,622 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 72,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2020 69,398 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 64,915 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 64,915 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 62,099 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 58,122 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 58,122 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 53,442 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 48,681 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 44,115 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 44,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 39,238 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 35,016 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/r tyre showing slight deterioration

Pass 14 Dec 2011 30,480 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 30,480 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 27,211 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Dec 2009 24,487 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 21,805 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 19,034 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 15,798 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 EHC 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 79.2%.

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 EHC, 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 ET53 EHC registered?

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

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