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LJ03 FVY

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,430 mi
Last recorded102,430 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 FVY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 102,430 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 96,011 miles

Eml light on but vehicle is reg before july 2003

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front cv boots misting oil (both side)

Front headlamps misting (both side)

Nearside Front track rod ball joint dust cover cover in grease

Fail 7 Feb 2022 96,011 miles

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

Eml light on but vehicle is reg before july 2003

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front cv boots misting oil (both side)

Front headlamps misting (both side)

Nearside Front track rod ball joint dust cover cover in grease

Pass 28 Jan 2021 88,008 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 87,628 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 78,314 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 76,704 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 75,593 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 74,482 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 74,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 73,070 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 70,892 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,727 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 65,686 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 65,686 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,196 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 59,887 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 59,866 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,024 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,042 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 48,042 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,810 miles

o/s/r tyre inner side wall perished

Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,197 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 17,434 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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LJ03 FVY is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ03 FVY, 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 LJ03 FVY registered?

LJ03 FVY is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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