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LX53 DLE

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,681 mi
Last recorded93,681 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 DLE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 93,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 1 Apr 2026 93,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2024 90,608 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively now rectified on service. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside mirror glass is damaged!

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack & pump area! (2.1.5 (a))

The exhaust system is deteriorated!

Fail 8 Aug 2024 90,608 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively now rectified on service. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass is damaged!

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack & pump area! (2.1.5 (a))

The exhaust system is deteriorated!

Pass 11 Aug 2023 88,245 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

rear brake service recommended

Pass 1 Aug 2022 85,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge/205/55/15

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 82,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre on 3-4 mil

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 3 Aug 2020 78,873 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 76,763 miles

Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothside ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 72,455 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 68,441 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 63,401 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV gaitor is perished and cracked

Offside Front Outer CV gaitor is perished and cracked

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has some excess free play

Pass 18 Aug 2015 58,829 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 55,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 50,810 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,074 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,709 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,003 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,386 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,228 miles

front pads and discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,130 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,463 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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LX53 DLE is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX53 DLE, 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 LX53 DLE registered?

LX53 DLE is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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