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HW03 EEJ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

50,100 mi
Last recorded50,100 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 EEJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 50,100 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play steering rack both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 50,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play steering rack both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 46,198 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bonnet inner skin corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper and lower radiator cross members corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant reservoir empty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 44,775 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 44,769 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning juddering /stiff (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisy may need attention soon (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 44,729 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 44,337 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of bonnet around catch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 43,953 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer C.V gaiters perished both sides

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 43,953 miles

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe- pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer C.V gaiters perished both sides

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 43,605 miles

Both front outer C.V gaiters perished

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage upper pipe onto rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 43,237 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 42,351 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 42,351 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 40,804 miles

Nearside play in steering rack inner joint

Offside play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,781 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 37,781 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 35,398 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 35,300 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,365 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, at 3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 33,362 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked, also cut in 2 areas but does not meet refusal criteria.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge, 3mm limit 1.6mm

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,952 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 31,952 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,557 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,522 miles

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

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,192 miles

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

indicator tell tale lights inop,but audible warning working

Pass 1 Apr 2009 22,445 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 19,277 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,893 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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HW03 EEJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HW03 EEJ, 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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HW03 EEJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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