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EU53 AYM

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,780 mi
Last recorded100,780 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 AYM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 100,780 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 100,780 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 89,477 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 89,477 miles

Emissions not tested due to no oil showing on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,967 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 83,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 78,176 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges / cracking in tread

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 73,392 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing edges and cracking

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2016 73,371 miles

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

Front both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before and after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing edges and cracking

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,376 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 65,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 65,353 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 58,148 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 58,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,714 miles

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 Nov 2011 44,397 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre has small cut in sidewall

Fail 5 Nov 2011 44,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre has small cut in sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,070 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,790 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,192 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,518 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,627 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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EU53 AYM is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 EU53 AYM, 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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EU53 AYM is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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