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HF53 LJO

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,939 mi
Last recorded95,939 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 LJO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2015 95,939 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both outer cv boots are perished

n/s inner cv boot has grease seepage

n/s mirror smashed

n/s/f tyre tread is low

power steering pipe is damp

Pass 20 Nov 2014 88,563 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres are low on pressure

Pass 27 Nov 2013 79,256 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has big screw

new rear centre seat ns buckle very stiff to operate but appears to lock and disengage

o/s/r tyre big nail and sharp small metal

Fail 20 Nov 2013 78,994 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has big screw

o/s/r tyre big nail and sharp small metal

Fail 15 Nov 2012 71,198 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 71,198 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 61,455 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 50,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre close to limit

Offside Rear tyre close to limit & cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2010 50,660 miles

Offside Front tyre close to limit

Offside Rear tyre close to limit & cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2009 41,250 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 24 Nov 2008 35,751 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2007 25,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2006 19,263 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 LJO is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LJO, 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 LJO is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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