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GN53 DYU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,138 mi
Last recorded59,138 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 59,138 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 52,919 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 45,966 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

air con drive belt broken

Pass 6 Dec 2022 38,906 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 38,346 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 37,677 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 37,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 36,712 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 35,627 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 34,074 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 32,601 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 30,835 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 29,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 29,581 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 28,175 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 26,550 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 24,833 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 22,819 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 196,900 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,934 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,435 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 14,435 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 11,564 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 11,564 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 DYU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DYU, 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 DYU registered?

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

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