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HW53 FLJ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,547 mi
Last recorded216,547 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FLJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 216,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding.

Rear exhaust silencer/center pipe flange corroded.

Sligh wear in offside and nearside front anti roll bar linkage and D bushes.

Fail 9 Dec 2013 216,546 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding.

Rear exhaust silencer/center pipe flange corroded.

Sligh wear in offside and nearside front anti roll bar linkage and D bushes.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 207,075 miles

Battery loose on tray.

Exhaust front pipe flexi gauze cover incomplete.

Offside and nearside front wheel rim inner beads damaged.

Offside and nearside front,offside and nearside rear and offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear exhaust flange corroded.

Fail 29 Nov 2012 207,075 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Battery loose on tray.

Exhaust front pipe flexi gauze cover incomplete.

Offside and nearside front wheel rim inner beads damaged.

Offside and nearside front,offside and nearside rear and offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear exhaust flange corroded.

STRONGLY ADVISE Nearside rear brake binding.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 196,995 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight corrosion to offside front brake disc

Pass 1 Dec 2011 196,995 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight corrosion to offside front brake disc

Pass 20 Dec 2010 187,381 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 187,381 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 176,159 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 163,254 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 6 Dec 2007 151,777 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 139,636 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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HW53 FLJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW53 FLJ, 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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HW53 FLJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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