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HX53 FPC

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,372 mi
Last recorded108,372 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FPC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 108,372 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 108,372 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 97,961 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 97,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 89,478 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 89,478 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 82,055 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 82,024 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 75,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Feb 2014 72,397 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 72,397 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 20 Feb 2013 67,725 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 61,041 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,335 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 58,934 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,934 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 58,392 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

disabled sticker in swept area

Pass 17 Nov 2007 38,922 miles

1) tyres 195/50/15 2) wheel mnut covers fitted 3) rear tyres close to limits 4) rear brake balance uneven 5) O/S front tyre bald on inner edge - Illegal

Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,019 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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HX53 FPC is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HX53 FPC, 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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HX53 FPC is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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