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GX53 FNL

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,530 mi
Last recorded97,530 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 FNL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 97,530 miles

Front both brake discs corroded

both headlamps faided

p.a.s slight leak

Fail 1 Oct 2018 97,530 miles

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

Front both brake discs corroded

both headlamps faided

p.a.s slight leak

Pass 6 Oct 2017 94,361 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner facias heavily pitted corroded. not allowing full braking surface. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front loosing it beam image

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

all four tyres BALD on inner edges / starting to crack within tread pattern

Fail 3 Oct 2017 94,323 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose at both clamps, (only just met lambda emissions.) (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part not supported allowing to float around,, possibly fouling wheel /tyre or drive shaft (3.6.B.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner facias heavily pitted corroded. not allowing full braking surface. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front loosing it beam image

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

all four tyres BALD on inner edges / starting to crack within tread pattern

Pass 7 Oct 2016 91,847 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 91,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 91,495 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 2 (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 91,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 2 (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 90,151 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 90,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 87,690 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 87,689 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 83,389 miles

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

nearside rear tyre measures below 3.0mm

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,853 miles

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

near side wiper blade starting to split

Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,773 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 72,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 67,667 miles

some corrosion in both side front steel brake pipes

some corrosion in off side rear steel brake pipe

Fail 8 Sep 2009 67,667 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

some corrosion in both side front steel brake pipes

some corrosion in off side rear steel brake pipe

Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,527 miles

rear seats not fitted.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 53,576 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 45,967 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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GX53 FNL is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GX53 FNL, 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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GX53 FNL is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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