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MV03 GNJ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,809 mi
Last recorded84,809 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 GNJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 84,809 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and o/s/r tyres have cracking in sidewalls

brake pipes to both rear flexi hoses and then to both rear calipers corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013 84,809 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and o/s/r tyres have cracking in sidewalls

brake pipes to both rear flexi hoses and then to both rear calipers corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2011 83,316 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake pipe slight corrosion

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and cracking in tread

Slight wear in offside rear anti-roll bar mounting bush

Slight wetness around power steering pipe no leaks visible

Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,316 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Nearside front brake pipe slight corrosion

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and cracking in tread

Slight wear in offside rear anti-roll bar mounting bush

Slight wetness around power steering pipe no leaks visible

Pass 31 Dec 2010 78,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 74,975 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 May 2010 74,971 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2009 65,033 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 49,859 miles

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

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

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2007 34,267 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 18,916 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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MV03 GNJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV03 GNJ, 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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MV03 GNJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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