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LJ03 FWT

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

108,670 mi
Last recorded108,670 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 FWT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 108,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 108,563 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 103,895 miles

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))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 103,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 14 Nov 2018 100,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 96,981 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 93,891 miles

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 89,891 miles

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 89,891 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 82,473 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 82,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre starting to split on inner wall

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front rack extension slight play

Fail 19 Mar 2014 74,966 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front rack extension slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,472 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 68,472 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,365 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,132 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 51,132 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,402 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front power steering pipe insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,989 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

power steering pipe mount slightly damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2009 37,946 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,703 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 22,330 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 22,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 14,086 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 FWT is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LJ03 FWT, 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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LJ03 FWT is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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