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GN53 DYP

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

38,582 mi
Last recorded38,582 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 DYP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 38,582 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 35,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 33,338 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidized/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 33,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidized/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 31,175 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe and mounting behind flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 29,258 miles

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

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

Power steering noisy in operation.

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts.

Fail 14 Dec 2021 29,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall perished, cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has screw in tread

Power steering noisy in operation.

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts.

Pass 4 Dec 2020 27,232 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Dec 2020 27,232 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Dec 2019 25,296 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 25,243 miles

handbrake warning light on, not going out when lever off

Fail 5 Sep 2018 25,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake warning light on, not going out when lever off

Pass 4 Oct 2017 25,237 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 25,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 24,907 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 24,099 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 22,981 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 22,981 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 21,988 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 21,988 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 21,033 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 19,783 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,378 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/f wing,bumper slighty damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2009 17,131 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 15,407 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 12,527 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 9,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear number plate backing coming away

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 DYP is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 DYP, 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 DYP is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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