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HL03 HGF

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,756 mi
Last recorded130,756 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 HGF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 130,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive borderline, advise customer to get it looked at (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi loose

Fail 6 Dec 2022 130,361 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive borderline, advise customer to get it looked at (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi loose

Pass 9 Dec 2021 124,109 miles

Hand brake warning light staying on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 124,109 miles

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

Hand brake warning light staying on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 117,542 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 117,542 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 112,175 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 112,175 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 104,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 104,298 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 98,532 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Dec 2017 98,521 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2016 91,945 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 91,944 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 85,316 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 81,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Nov 2013 76,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Dec 2012 71,665 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in centre of tread but not exposing cords or ply

Pass 2 Dec 2011 66,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,340 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,213 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 43,214 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 34,669 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 25,712 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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HL03 HGF is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HL03 HGF, 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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HL03 HGF is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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