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ET53 EHJ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,682 mi
Last recorded108,682 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 108,682 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 107,404 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 103,907 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 103,907 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 101,946 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 101,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 100,348 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 100,348 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 99,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 99,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 92,595 miles

BOTH FRONT C/V BOOTS PERISHED

Fail 19 Dec 2014 92,595 miles

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

BOTH FRONT C/V BOOTS PERISHED

Pass 9 Dec 2013 86,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 77,725 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 71,401 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 62,467 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 53,809 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 45,032 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,852 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 25,989 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 EHJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EHJ, 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 EHJ registered?

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

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