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MX53 FBE

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,043 mi
Last recorded67,043 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 FBE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 67,043 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 58,858 miles

both front tyres showing signs of cracking

Fail 23 Aug 2016 58,858 miles

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

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

both front tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,915 miles

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

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,297 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,503 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,072 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 46,004 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 46,004 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 43,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,603 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,104 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,743 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 34,743 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,609 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,803 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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MX53 FBE is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX53 FBE, 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 MX53 FBE registered?

MX53 FBE is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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