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HF53 LJZ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,315 mi
Last recorded106,315 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 106,315 miles

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

oil leak from engine and gear box

Fail 6 Nov 2024 105,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged stator ring damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak from engine and gear box

Pass 9 Nov 2023 86,440 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 74,564 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 64,894 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 64,894 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 61,097 miles

General oil leaks around engine/gearbox

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 59,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 56,743 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 54,012 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 50,991 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 48,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 45,288 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edges.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 42,238 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 42,238 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 39,242 miles

offside wiper blade attachment poor fit on wiper arm

Fail 3 Jan 2013 39,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside wiper blade attachment poor fit on wiper arm

Pass 13 Dec 2011 36,174 miles

rear wiper blade split

slight scratch in windscreen (drivers side)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 32,723 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 28,611 miles

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

offside rear tyre down to 3mm

Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,683 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 21,789 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 16,750 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 LJZ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LJZ, 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 LJZ registered?

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

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