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FJ03 NWF

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

122,825 mi
Last recorded122,825 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 NWF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 122,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wipers deteriating

Fail 23 Aug 2016 122,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wipers deteriating

Fail 4 Aug 2016 122,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all rear suspension components corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills beginning to corrode

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm and perishing

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 119,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 119,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 114,177 miles

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

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine oil low

Pass 2 Jun 2014 114,177 miles

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine oil low

Pass 7 Jun 2013 107,835 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 101,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 101,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 94,391 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 94,390 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 86,985 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 86,985 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 79,511 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 79,511 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 May 2008 71,735 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 71,735 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 63,757 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 63,757 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 55,824 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 NWF is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FJ03 NWF, 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 NWF is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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