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MX03 YUY

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,189 mi
Last recorded161,189 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 YUY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2018 161,189 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle uneven application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed chafing on driveshaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 154,850 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 154,717 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake binding Nearside and offside (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Nearside and offside (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% max 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% max 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 147,892 miles

Oil leak engine sump ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 147,875 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% max 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak engine sump ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 122,554 miles

oil leak sump

Fail 23 Sep 2015 141,294 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

oil leak sump

Fail 7 Sep 2015 141,277 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 133,086 miles

both main brake pipes at rear surface rusted

Fail 22 Aug 2013 128,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 128,709 miles

oil leak

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 123,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

brake pipes surface corrosion

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2012 123,031 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

brake pipes surface corrosion

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2011 119,648 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Fail 7 Jun 2011 119,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 4 Jun 2010 112,466 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 112,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2009 98,814 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 98,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 85,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 85,224 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 70,363 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 54,386 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 54,385 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

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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MX03 YUY is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MX03 YUY, 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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MX03 YUY is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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