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HF53 FNY

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,061 mi
Last recorded55,061 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 FNY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 55,061 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,572 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 45,848 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 45,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2017 39,612 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 34,091 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 29,587 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,270 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,598 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,228 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread worn

Fail 15 Sep 2012 25,220 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside rear tyre tread worn

Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,723 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 19,967 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,648 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,384 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 12,663 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 9,859 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 FNY is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FNY, 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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What year was HF53 FNY registered?

HF53 FNY is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is HF53 FNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 FNY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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