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HW03 FUD

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,228 mi
Last recorded84,228 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 84,228 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 84,195 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 83,004 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 81,644 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 76,892 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 5 Dec 2016 76,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 2 Dec 2015 71,541 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Nearside steering arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 2 Dec 2015 71,541 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Nearside steering arm ball joint has slight play

Registration plate lamp not working Offside (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 65,822 miles

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

Offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished, tyre has multiple cuts but none are deep enough to reach ply or cords

WET test

Fail 12 Dec 2014 65,817 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished, tyre has multiple cuts but none are deep enough to reach ply or cords

WET test

Pass 18 Dec 2013 60,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

chassi plate on dash missing

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and starting to crack

Fail 17 Dec 2013 60,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

chassi plate on dash missing

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and starting to crack

Pass 6 Oct 2012 59,989 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 59,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,670 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres have slight damage to sidewall

front tyres have wear to inside (possible tracking fault)

nearside and offside front brake disks worn

power steering rack tie rods (track rods) have slight play in inner ball joint

Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,961 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 43,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 37,339 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,216 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,452 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 23,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 FUD is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 FUD, 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 FUD registered?

HW03 FUD is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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