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GN53 DBX

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,679 mi
Last recorded77,679 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 77,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15v very close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 77,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15v very close (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 73,476 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 73,475 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))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 69,099 miles

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

headlight output poor

Pass 1 May 2018 59,985 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 59,985 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 57,287 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 56,767 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 56,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 56,757 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 49,971 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,971 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,544 miles

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

nsf brake pipe rusty starting to pit advise asap

Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,839 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,373 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 36,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,532 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,145 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,086 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 18,444 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 DBX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GN53 DBX, 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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GN53 DBX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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