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LF53 EGK

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,219 mi
Last recorded83,219 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 EGK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 83,219 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 81,014 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 81,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 79,606 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 77,505 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 76,291 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 76,291 miles

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

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexible hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 74,262 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust flexible section in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2019 72,024 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 67,748 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 67,748 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 65,247 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 65,247 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 61,493 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2016 61,493 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2015 57,911 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 53,415 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 48,990 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 48,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 43,144 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 36,944 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 32,218 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,447 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 27,447 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 24,385 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 19,621 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 15,670 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 15,670 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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LF53 EGK is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LF53 EGK, 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 LF53 EGK registered?

LF53 EGK is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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