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LJ53 EAA

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,421 mi
Last recorded92,421 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 EAA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 92,421 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 92,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 91,177 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 89,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 88,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

washer jets weak

Fail 10 Jan 2023 88,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

washer jets weak

Pass 21 Jan 2022 87,255 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 87,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 86,161 miles

Nearside Front Door mirror damaged and semi-insecure.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated C/V gaiter perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread perishing and low towards outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated C/V gaiter perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside drive shaft oil seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 86,161 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excess corrosion to holes to nearside outer sill within 12" of nearside rear seat belt lower anchorage point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Excess corrosion to holes to nearside outer sill within 12" of nearside rear suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Subframe has heavy corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Door mirror damaged and semi-insecure.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated C/V gaiter perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread perishing and low towards outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated C/V gaiter perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside drive shaft oil seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 85,287 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking to rubber (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking to rubber (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 82,867 miles

Nearside Front outer cv gaiter cracking

Offside Front outer cv gaiter cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2018 79,228 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 79,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 75,415 miles

Nearside Front Front outer cv gaiter cracking slightly

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front lower arm bush splitting slightly

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

Offside Front Front lower arm bush splitting slightly

Offside Front Front outer cv gaiter cracking slightly

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 75,415 miles

Nearside Front Front outer cv gaiter cracking slightly

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front lower arm bush splitting slightly

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

Offside Front Front lower arm bush splitting slightly

Offside Front Front outer cv gaiter cracking slightly

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 72,920 miles

Front Brake discs excessively lipped

Nearside Front lower arm bush splitting slightly

Offside Front lower arm bush splitting slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,928 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,780 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 65,780 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 59,813 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,665 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,917 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,819 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges. Just pass

Fail 5 Sep 2008 36,399 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,399 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 28,690 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 25,569 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 EAA is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc 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 EAA, 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 EAA is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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