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LJ03 KGX

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,102 mi
Last recorded151,102 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 KGX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 151,102 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 151,102 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle lower arm on lock (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 143,613 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

center/rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2015 143,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both rear outer sills corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

center/rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 134,711 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal tread depth limit.(2.0mm)

Offside front tyre worn on the legal tread depth limit.(1.6mm).

Fail 5 Jan 2015 134,709 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal tread depth limit.(2.0mm)

Offside front tyre worn on the legal tread depth limit.(1.6mm).

Pass 2 Jan 2014 129,697 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 129,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 122,150 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 111,037 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 98,141 miles

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)

both rear wheel bearings noisey

Fail 14 Oct 2010 98,140 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

both rear wheel bearings noisey

off side front brake binding

Pass 29 Oct 2009 80,066 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 80,066 miles

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

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

front brakes binding

Pass 4 Jul 2008 68,414 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 68,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 50,630 miles

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

front brake pads getting low and discs are lipped

n/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2006 31,054 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 KGX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KGX, 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 KGX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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