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LJ53 BHZ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,251 mi
Last recorded98,251 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 98,251 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2014 98,251 miles

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2013 93,548 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 89,522 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 89,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 80,377 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 69,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 69,654 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,725 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 50,725 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,499 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,170 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,283 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)

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 BHZ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BHZ, 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 LJ53 BHZ registered?

LJ53 BHZ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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