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HW03 FET

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,549 mi
Last recorded42,549 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 FET
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 42,549 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 39,116 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 37,014 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 37,014 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 36,620 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 36,620 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Slight bind to brake

Pass 8 Jul 2016 35,991 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 35,991 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pressure hose /pipe (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 35,525 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 17 Jul 2014 34,498 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 34,058 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,363 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,519 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 29,868 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven tread wear

Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,955 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 27,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 18,355 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 18,355 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 FET is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HW03 FET, 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 FET registered?

HW03 FET is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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