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ET53 FHA

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

50,802 mi
Last recorded50,802 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 FHA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 50,802 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 40,144 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 39,976 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 36,227 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 29,147 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 27,058 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear SILL CORROSION

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

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 15 Nov 2019 26,177 miles

Rear axle surface corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2019 26,173 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear axle surface corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 25,686 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 25,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 25,368 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 24,882 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 24,456 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 23,926 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 23,016 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 22,118 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 21,247 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 20,176 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 8 Dec 2009 18,603 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 16,945 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 14,639 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 14,639 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 12,098 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 FHA is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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