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LF03 YFT

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,059 mi
Last recorded86,059 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 YFT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 May 2025 86,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Fluid leaking from bottel (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe deformed and loose (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear axle heavily corroded/rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 70,562 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jun 2024 70,562 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 59,109 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 57,865 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 56,895 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 54,639 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 52,940 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 52,896 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on the nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 50,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 48,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front wiper blades torn slightly

offside reverse lamp not working

Pass 22 Jun 2015 44,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in nearside front rack end socket

slight play in offside front rack end socket

Fail 20 Jun 2015 44,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight play in nearside front rack end socket

slight play in offside front rack end socket

Pass 13 Jun 2014 40,598 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 37,948 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,581 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,524 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,242 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 23,650 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,643 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 15,964 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 11,788 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 YFT is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YFT, 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 YFT is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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