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GN53 JUO

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,183 mi
Last recorded96,183 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 96,183 miles

Rear trailing arms corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2020 96,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear trailing arms corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 92,646 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 92,646 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 80,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 75,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 75,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint badly corroded & leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre pressure is low

Pass 24 Nov 2016 64,623 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 64,623 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust section (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate excessively dim (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Offside Front tyre presure is low

Pass 10 Dec 2015 51,562 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 48,738 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms slightly corroded

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,670 miles

both outer cv boots perished

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,999 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,336 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,099 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 35,941 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 30,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen stone-chipped

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,246 miles

Windscreen stone-chipped

Fail 18 Sep 2007 24,529 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,529 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,182 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 JUO is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JUO, 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 JUO is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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