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LF03 YFE

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,486 mi
Last recorded96,486 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 YFE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 96,486 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 90,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 80,016 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 80,015 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 73,304 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 73,303 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO LOW TYRE PRESSURE IN TYRES (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 69,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 69,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 67,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bands close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge [ very close to limit] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 64,718 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 63,090 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 63,090 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 61,409 miles

lifting equipment fitted in rear

Fail 19 Jul 2017 61,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

lifting equipment fitted in rear

Pass 21 Jul 2016 56,798 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 54,137 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 50,156 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,957 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 47,847 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 44,232 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,350 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 31,804 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,829 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,767 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 8,319 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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LF03 YFE is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF03 YFE, 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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LF03 YFE is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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