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GX53 HVV

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,689 mi
Last recorded133,689 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 HVV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 133,689 miles

Brake pedal rubber split and worn

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Engine Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 133,682 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber split and worn

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Engine Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 116,181 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 99,884 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre and tread worn down to limit

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2017 99,841 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides of vehicle (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides and incorrect colour (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mount that is part of macpherson strut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre and tread worn down to limit

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,915 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 87,913 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 139,759 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,510 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 71,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advice to tracking to be adjusted

Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,191 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,785 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 66,785 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 63,234 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 63,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,516 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 55,006 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 48,716 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,750 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,320 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 HVV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HVV, 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 HVV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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