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HW03 EES

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,194 mi
Last recorded96,194 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 96,194 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre close to cord on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 17 Sep 2012 96,194 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre close to cord on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 30 Aug 2011 89,424 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 74,114 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 74,114 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 62,688 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 62,688 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 57,017 miles

Nearside rear tyre has 2x nails in the tread.

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

Nearside cv boot has a slight leak of grease through the small clip.

Offside cv boot has a slight leak of grease through the small clip.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 51,037 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 50,735 miles

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside and offside cv boots have slight leak of grease.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 38,851 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 EES is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EES, 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 HW03 EES registered?

HW03 EES is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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The MOT history for HW03 EES shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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