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LJ53 BJV

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 159cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,285 mi
Last recorded43,285 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 BJV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine159cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 43,285 miles

Oil leaks underneath, both front headlights has residue on outer lenses.

Pass 13 Nov 2024 42,015 miles

Both front headlights aims poor, both headlights have residue on outer surfaces, oil leak underneath

Fail 13 Nov 2024 42,015 miles

Both front headlights aims poor, both headlights have residue on outer surfaces, oil leak underneath

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 40,905 miles

Both front headlights lenses starting to fog up

Brake pipes corroding at rear of vehicle

Damage around body

engine oil leak

power steering oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2022 39,798 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 39,786 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 38,543 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 37,440 miles

Slight knocking from off side front shock, body damage down near side and front bumper

Fail 5 Nov 2020 37,440 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Slight knocking from off side front shock, body damage down near side and front bumper

Pass 12 Nov 2019 36,768 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 35,481 miles

dent n s f wing

Pass 7 Nov 2017 34,152 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 34,152 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 32,684 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 32,684 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 30,215 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 30,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed stalk (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 28,476 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 26,435 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 24,434 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 21,747 miles

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

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

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

both nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 14 Nov 2011 21,747 miles

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

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

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

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

both nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,084 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracked and perished.

Fail 25 Sep 2010 17,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 12,777 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 11,182 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 9,513 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 6,828 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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LJ53 BJV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 159cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJV, 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 BJV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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