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MX53 FXD

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,842 mi
Last recorded71,842 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 FXD
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2017 71,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 65,680 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 65,680 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 59,400 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 54,037 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)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 54,037 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 29 Aug 2013 49,358 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 49,358 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,372 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,589 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 32,911 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F tyre worn to 2mm & worn off on inside edge

O/S/R tyre worn to 2mm.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,579 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,448 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,278 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 FXD is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MX53 FXD, 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 FXD registered?

MX53 FXD is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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The MOT history for MX53 FXD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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