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HF53 NLD

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,542 mi
Last recorded131,542 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 131,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 120,538 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 May 2021 105,360 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 93,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 7 May 2020 93,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 May 2019 81,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,803 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape inner tread

Fail 16 Apr 2018 67,803 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape inner tread

Pass 14 Apr 2017 54,708 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 53,442 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 51,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,867 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,002 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 46,002 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 42,991 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,991 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,895 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 35,552 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,552 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,828 miles

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox area.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,350 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 28,350 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 24,260 miles

front brake pads nearing wear indicators

Pass 3 Apr 2006 19,700 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 19,700 miles

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

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

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

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 NLD is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 57,374 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NLD, 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 NLD is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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