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LJ53 BHU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,909 mi
Last recorded131,909 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 BHU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2019 131,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 121,975 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 121,973 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 112,477 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 112,477 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 101,564 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 101,564 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 90,955 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 90,955 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,299 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 73,238 miles

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 73,238 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 65,403 miles

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

N/S CV boot starting to weep

N/S number plate light dim

O/S number plate light dim

O/S wishbone rear bush has slight play

Oil leak from underside

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear antirole bar bushes have play

Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,594 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,123 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 43,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,842 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 18,885 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 12,576 miles

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

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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LJ53 BHU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LJ53 BHU, 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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LJ53 BHU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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