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HF53 LHX

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,351 mi
Last recorded97,351 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 97,351 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 97,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,025 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 85,810 miles

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

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

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

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Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil level very low 1lt added

Pass 25 May 2019 77,647 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front outer cv boot perished

Pass 2 Mar 2018 74,578 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,722 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 70,538 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2014 62,484 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,695 miles

front discs wearing and corroding

offside fornt tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2012 54,193 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 43,804 miles

o/s outer cv boot slight weaping

Fail 16 Dec 2010 43,804 miles

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

o/s outer cv boot slight weaping

Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,561 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 38,561 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,758 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 26,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 19,546 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 19,546 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 12,766 miles

near side front tyre wear inner edge

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 LHX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LHX, 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 LHX registered?

HF53 LHX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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