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HX53 FSP

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,982 mi
Last recorded101,982 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FSP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 101,982 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 93,554 miles

Front brake discs back plate corroded both sides

oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Sep 2015 93,496 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs back plates corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 86,460 miles

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

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

offside front brake has slight bind

Fail 10 Sep 2014 86,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front brake has slight bind

Fail 29 Aug 2014 86,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all suspension components corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

power steering hose by rack damp

Pass 30 Aug 2013 80,135 miles

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded advise replacment

offside rear tyre worn low on edges and perished

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

slight bind from both front brakes

wiper blades poor

Fail 30 Aug 2013 80,135 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

wiper blades poor

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded advise replacment

offside rear tyre worn low on edges and perished

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

slight bind from both front brakes

Pass 3 Sep 2012 72,125 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

POWER STEERING PIPE DAMP

Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,725 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 56,725 miles

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

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

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 4 Sep 2010 42,007 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,913 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,566 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 24,211 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 17,659 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 FSP is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FSP, 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 HX53 FSP registered?

HX53 FSP is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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