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HJ03 EFS

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,675 mi
Last recorded65,675 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 EFS
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 65,675 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 61,956 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both lower arms corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 28 May 2015 61,956 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 58,427 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 53,666 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 49,703 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 49,703 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

pas fluid level low

Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,954 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 45,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,026 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,954 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,921 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 29,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,013 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damage

Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,147 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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HJ03 EFS is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HJ03 EFS, 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 HJ03 EFS registered?

HJ03 EFS is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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