MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view
both pedal rubbers worn
engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded from abs to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded from abs to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
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
o/s front lower susp. arm inner rubber bush splitting
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s front lower susp. arm inner rubber bush splitting
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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)
How Reliable is the Hyundai Matrix?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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