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GN03 PLX

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,252 mi
Last recorded125,252 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 PLX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 125,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repaired with paste (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack ? (2.3.3b)

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

eng oil on min

osr brake slight bind advise brake service

Fail 25 Jan 2017 125,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repaired with paste (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack ? (2.3.3b)

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

eng oil on min

osr brake slight bind advise brake service

Pass 27 Jan 2016 117,830 miles

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

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

Nearside play in rack

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2016 117,829 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Nearside play in rack

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 113,405 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

all other streel brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Apr 2015 113,367 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

all other streel brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Apr 2014 109,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 105,018 miles

all brake pipes greased

n/s/f steering system has slight play

Fail 17 Apr 2013 105,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes greased

n/s/f steering system has slight play

Fail 9 Apr 2013 104,996 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 97,419 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

knock under vehicle unable to find source

minor surface corrosion various parts of underbody

n/s/r . o/s/f . n/s/f tyre worn on edge

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2011 94,526 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 94,526 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 85,152 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside door mirror casing damaged

Fail 14 May 2010 84,963 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in nearside front steering

tailgate catch defective but tailgate secured in closed position at time of test

Pass 8 May 2009 66,289 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 66,263 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 57,173 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn very close to legal limit on outer edges

Pass 12 May 2007 47,249 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 47,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2006 36,215 miles

o/s front tyer wall damaged and n/s rear inner tyer wall cracked

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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GN03 PLX 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 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 GN03 PLX, 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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GN03 PLX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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