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FX53 SGU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,937 mi
Last recorded98,937 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 SGU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 98,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 6 Jun 2017 98,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 91,310 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 91,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 86,930 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 84,278 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 84,278 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 81,802 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 78,784 miles

Both rear tyres are showing some signs of wear.

Brake pipes at the off side and near side rear are showing some minor signs of corrosion.

The near side rear brake is binding.

The off side and near side outer cv boots are leaking grease slightly.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 74,537 miles

The brake pipe to the offside front flexy hose showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside rear and offside rear tyres showing signs of wear.

The nearside rear brake pipe to the rear flexy hose showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 17 Jun 2011 74,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

The brake pipe to the offside front flexy hose showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside rear and offside rear tyres showing signs of wear.

The nearside rear brake pipe to the rear flexy hose showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 21 Jun 2010 65,923 miles

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

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

adv front brake disce

Pass 21 Jun 2010 65,923 miles

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

adv front brake disce

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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FX53 SGU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FX53 SGU, 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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What year was FX53 SGU registered?

FX53 SGU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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