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HX53 FTD

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,663 mi
Last recorded124,663 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 124,663 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar/body bushes worn

knocking from steering when steering wheel rocked

nearside front tyre worn almost below legal requirement

nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to no access to stalk

nearside rear tyre worn to appx 3.0mm

offside front tyre worn to appx 2.0mm and void of tread on inner edge

offside parking brake recording low effort compared with nearside

windscreen damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2016 111,357 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar/body bushes worn

knocking from steering when rocked (possible column)

nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to no access to stalk

windscreen damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2016 111,357 miles

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

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

both rear anti roll bar/body bushes worn

knocking from steering when rocked (possible column)

nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to no access to stalk

windscreen damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2015 98,271 miles

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

battery insecure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven

nearside front tyre worn to 3.0mm

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn to 3.0mm and badly worn edges

rear anti roll bar/body bushes worn but not excessive

Pass 21 Oct 2014 86,194 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 80,614 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,198 miles

battery loose

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

stone chip in front screen

Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,685 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 56,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,072 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 45,364 miles

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,058 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 30,590 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 FTD is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTD, 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 FTD registered?

HX53 FTD is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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