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MX53 OBR

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,778 mi
Last recorded115,778 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 OBR
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 115,778 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake light cracked

Offside Front mirror loose

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper damage

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2024 115,778 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake light cracked

Offside Front mirror loose

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper damage

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2020 113,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 108,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 101,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 101,011 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 15,478 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 15,477 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 92,754 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 92,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,461 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2014 71,608 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

slight oil leak

Pass 4 May 2013 64,287 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing slightly smooth.

Engine sounds noisey.

Exhaust middle to rear flange deteriorating.

Front flexi outer sleeve deteriorating.

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

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

Oil leak o/s of engine area and underneath around gearbox.

Slight seepage around o/s/f outer c.v boot.

Wipers slight smearing.

Fail 4 May 2013 64,287 miles

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

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

Brake pedal rubber wearing slightly smooth.

Engine sounds noisey.

Exhaust middle to rear flange deteriorating.

Front flexi outer sleeve deteriorating.

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

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

Oil leak o/s of engine area and underneath around gearbox.

Slight seepage around o/s/f outer c.v boot.

Wipers slight smearing.

Pass 3 May 2012 56,108 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing slightly smooth.

Middle to rear exhaust flange deteriorating.

Moisture around o/s/f outer c.v boot.

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

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

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

Oil leak around bell housing area.

Fail 2 May 2012 56,108 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal rubber wearing slightly smooth.

Fluid around auxillary pulley.

Middle to rear exhaust flange deteriorating.

Moisture around o/s/f outer c.v boot.

N/s/f sidelight slightly dim.

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

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

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

Oil leak around bell housing area.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,959 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 47,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 35,934 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 28,171 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 28,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,036 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 20,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 12,336 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 10,788 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 OBR is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OBR, 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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MX53 OBR is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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