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EU53 AZG

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

47,900 mi
Last recorded47,900 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 AZG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 47,900 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f D bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 47,833 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 47,745 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in n/s/r D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake piped covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 46,815 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner tyres slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 45,910 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 44,330 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front D bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear D bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 44,316 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front D bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear D bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 43,133 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 39,701 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 33,940 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 30,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 30,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 29,527 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,010 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 25,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 22,858 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 20,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 20,696 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,403 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 16,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 16,285 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 11,500 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 8,838 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 6,694 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 AZG is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EU53 AZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU53 AZG registered?

EU53 AZG is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is EU53 AZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 AZG shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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