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HX03 HSE

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,960 mi
Last recorded86,960 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 HSE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 86,960 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 84,275 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 84,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 81,735 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 81,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 79,263 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 77,215 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 77,215 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 71,400 miles

slight play nearside steering system

slight signs of diesel around fuel tank filler neck

Pass 16 Nov 2011 66,865 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 65,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs heavily lipped

Fail 28 Sep 2010 65,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs heavily lipped

Pass 10 Jun 2009 59,402 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 53,949 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 53,949 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 45,246 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 45,246 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 35,801 miles

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)

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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HX03 HSE is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HX03 HSE, 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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HX03 HSE is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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