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50,100 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play steering rack both sides (2.3 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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 ()
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
Nearside play in steering rack inner joint
Offside play in steering rack inner joint
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, at 3mm, limit 1.6mm.
Offside rear tyre perished/cracked.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight play nearside steering rack
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
indicator tell tale lights inop,but audible warning working
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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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