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HX53 PTY

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,301 mi
Last recorded68,301 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 PTY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 68,301 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

power steering drive belt frayed

power steering pipe wet(further investigation advisable)

Fail 6 Oct 2025 68,300 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

power steering drive belt frayed

power steering pipe wet(further investigation advisable)

Pass 7 Oct 2024 60,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 54,767 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 53,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 52,160 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes Corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 50,718 miles

Front Both cv boots starting to crack

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 49,625 miles

Nearside Front starting to crack but not leaking

Offside Front starting to crack but not leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2018 47,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 45,323 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 43,078 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 23 Nov 2015 40,487 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 38,167 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 35,588 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 32,614 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 32,582 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,704 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 27,049 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,778 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 21,501 miles

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

Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,501 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 17,782 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 14,890 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 PTY is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PTY, 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 PTY registered?

HX53 PTY is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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