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FJ03 EKD

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,280 mi
Last recorded128,280 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 EKD
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 128,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 116,118 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 2 Mar 2015 102,749 miles

osr brake binding slight

Fail 28 Feb 2015 102,749 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

osr brake binding slight

Pass 3 Mar 2014 89,757 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 85,044 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 85,044 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 76,084 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Apr 2012 76,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,739 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 61,112 miles

Battery loose

Pass 30 Apr 2009 52,572 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 52,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,356 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 36,880 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,858 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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FJ03 EKD is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FJ03 EKD, 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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FJ03 EKD is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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