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GN53 CXR

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

45,003 mi
Last recorded45,003 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 CXR
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 45,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 44,226 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Advise engine oil leaks

Advise n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

Advise rear metal brake pipes showing signs of rust fatigue

Advise slight bind to o/s/r wheel

Pass 24 Aug 2023 42,762 miles

Advise front tyres have edge wear

Advise n/s/r tyre cracking edges

Advise rear metal b/pipes showing signs of rust fatigue

Advise rear number plate delaminating

Advise slight bind to o/s/r wheel

Fail 24 Aug 2023 42,762 miles

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

Advise front b/pads 80% worn

Advise front tyres have edge wear

Advise n/s/r tyre cracking edges

Advise rear metal b/pipes showing signs of rust fatigue

Advise rear number plate delaminating

Advise slight bind to o/s/r wheel

Pass 10 Aug 2022 41,451 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 40,058 miles

Advise b/fluid showing signs of contamination

Advise rear number plate showing signs of delamination

Dose rear metal b/pipes showing signs of rust fatigue , may require replacement before next mot

Pass 3 Aug 2020 38,878 miles

Advise rear number plate showing signs of delamination

Fail 3 Aug 2020 38,878 miles

Advise rear number plate showing signs of delamination

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 38,055 miles

advise b/fluid showing signs of contamination

advise baby seat fitted o/s/r belt not checked

advise both front tyres have cuts to outer walls not to plies

advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Aug 2018 35,992 miles

Advisd front b/pads 40% worn

Advise b/fluid showing signs of contamination

Advise baby seats fitted rear belts not checked

Pass 24 Jul 2017 34,004 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 34,004 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 32,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 29,978 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 29,978 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 27,842 miles

advise nearside cv gaiter weeping grease from inner end.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,024 miles

advise nearside rear tyre nail in tread.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 24,488 miles

advise nearside rear tyre punctured.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,367 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 22,367 miles

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

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

advise front brake pads worn low.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 20,540 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 20,540 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 18,452 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 15,769 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,312 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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GN53 CXR is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GN53 CXR, 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 GN53 CXR registered?

GN53 CXR is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is GN53 CXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 CXR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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