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MW03 FCZ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,293 mi
Last recorded136,293 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 FCZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 136,293 miles

NSR Suspension arm, has play in bushes but not excessive

OSF suspension arm bush worn, has slight play

OSR tyre Low On legal limit, 1.6-1.7 ml when tested

Rear Brakes grinding in drum, noisy, rear brakes need attention

Steering rack has misting of oil, worn seals

Fail 20 Oct 2017 136,290 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect wants adjusting aim, also lights need cleaning, up. Adjustment will be carried out on retest (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint up / down movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded in 2 places, marked yellow, sub frame is in poor condition (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

NSR Suspension arm, has play in bushes but not excessive

OSF suspension arm bush worn, has slight play

OSR tyre Low On legal limit, 1.6-1.7 ml when tested

Rear Brakes grinding in drum, noisy, rear brakes need attention

Steering rack has misting of oil, worn seals

Pass 1 Nov 2016 130,039 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear pin bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power Steering Pipe Worn, Has Slight Seepage, Misting, Requires Attention

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

o/s/f tyre low on inner

Fail 31 Oct 2016 130,033 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear pin bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

o/s/f tyre low on inner

Pass 2 Oct 2015 112,033 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 112,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick note caliper looks seized (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 102,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 95,950 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 85,009 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre damage to sidewall but o/k

Pass 15 Sep 2011 74,764 miles

o/s front brake hose - slight damaged o/k

Pass 14 Sep 2010 66,134 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 63,986 miles

rear wipper split

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)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 63,986 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

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

rear wipper split

Pass 12 Jun 2009 54,444 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 54,444 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,066 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 46,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 38,254 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,701 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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MW03 FCZ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MW03 FCZ, 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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MW03 FCZ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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