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HF53 FBN

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,241 mi
Last recorded150,241 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 FBN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2022 150,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 17 Aug 2021 148,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 17 Aug 2021 148,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 18 Aug 2020 146,903 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 21 Aug 2019 144,627 miles

both pedal rubbers worn

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 21 Aug 2019 144,627 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture and leaking fluid (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

both pedal rubbers worn

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 22 Aug 2018 140,999 miles

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

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

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

brake and clutch pedal anti slip rubbers worn

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

small chip in windscreen

Fail 21 Aug 2018 140,999 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

brake and clutch pedal anti slip rubbers worn

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

small chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2017 136,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges possibly tracking may need adjustment

slight wear on both rear tyres

Fail 24 Aug 2017 136,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges possibly tracking may need adjustment

slight wear on both rear tyres

Pass 18 Aug 2016 129,834 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal and clutch pedal wearing

slight exhaust blow from front flexy

Fail 16 Aug 2016 129,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside number plate bulb dull

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal and clutch pedal wearing

Pass 2 Sep 2015 124,070 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded from abs to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 123,982 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded from abs to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 114,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

front tyres wearing on edges some places 3mm

o/side rear number plate lamp dull just lighting number plate

Pass 31 Aug 2013 105,775 miles

o/s front lower susp. arm inner rubber bush splitting

Fail 31 Aug 2013 105,775 miles

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

o/s front lower susp. arm inner rubber bush splitting

Pass 22 Aug 2012 95,442 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Near side pasenger door central locking inop door has to be opened/locked manually

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 95,431 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brake pedal anti slip worn

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 84,674 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 75,009 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 65,801 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 65,801 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,378 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 46,438 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,367 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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HF53 FBN is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HF53 FBN, 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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HF53 FBN is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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