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HF53 LJX

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,200 mi
Last recorded54,200 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 54,200 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 54,198 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction interior (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 49,895 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 49,892 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 45,608 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Oct 2017 44,422 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,690 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 40,377 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 38,299 miles

Small seepage of grease from offside front CV gaiter

Fail 25 Nov 2014 38,299 miles

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

Small seepage of grease from offside front CV gaiter

Pass 22 Nov 2013 36,339 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2012 34,665 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 32,779 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 32,779 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Dec 2010 30,660 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 28,140 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 18 Nov 2009 28,140 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 21 Nov 2008 25,697 miles

slight leak o/s c/v gator

Pass 7 Dec 2007 23,288 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 16,209 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 LJX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJX, 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 LJX registered?

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

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