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FJ53 NHT

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,986 mi
Last recorded117,986 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 NHT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2020 117,986 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded in a number of places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

possible engine misfire

Pass 14 Oct 2019 116,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 112,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also badly worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 107,324 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 101,793 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 94,831 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner & outer edges of tread

Nearside wiper blade getting ready for changing

Pass 6 Oct 2014 87,283 miles

both front outer cv gaiters are starting to crack

damage to nearside front sill

front brake imbalance getting high

nearside front abs ring cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn and has slight distortion on inside edge

rear number plate

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar bush

Fail 6 Oct 2014 87,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front outer cv gaiters are starting to crack

damage to nearside front sill

front brake imbalance getting high

nearside front abs ring cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn and has slight distortion on inside edge

rear number plate

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar bush

Pass 15 Oct 2013 79,008 miles

Nearside front ABS reluctor ring has a fine crack in it

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,730 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,503 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,304 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seat belt

damage on nearside rear sill

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2009 44,330 miles

O/S rear seat belt not tested chikd seat fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2009 44,330 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S rear seat belt not tested chikd seat fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2008 36,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 29,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,644 miles

n/s/r suspension tailing arm rear mounting point †scuffed

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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FJ53 NHT is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FJ53 NHT, 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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FJ53 NHT is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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