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GN53 JRU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,171 mi
Last recorded89,171 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 89,171 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 88,925 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 85V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 85V Smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 83,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 73,241 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 73,241 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 58,746 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 58,746 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 45,674 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 45,674 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 30,301 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 28,913 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 27,270 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,315 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 23,878 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,962 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,068 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,747 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,508 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 JRU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JRU, 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 JRU registered?

GN53 JRU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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