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HF53 FEJ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,915 mi
Last recorded134,915 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 FEJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 134,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear anti-roll bar mount bushes slightly worn

Pass 5 Jan 2019 124,938 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 104,909 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 93,698 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 77,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 64,688 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,312 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 46,888 miles

both front brake discs corroded inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2011 43,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded and pitted

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 43,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 40,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly

advise front brake discs rusty and pitted

advise o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 35,197 miles

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

slight uneven rear braking

Pass 1 Oct 2009 35,197 miles

slight uneven rear braking

Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,394 miles

advise o/s/r tyre carcass slightly distorted

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,888 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 21,478 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 21,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 FEJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FEJ, 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 FEJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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