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MX53 WFU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,241 mi
Last recorded99,241 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 WFU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 99,241 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 99,241 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 88,274 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system rusty

Fail 13 Nov 2017 88,274 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2016 84,320 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 84,320 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 78,440 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 73,823 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 68,192 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 61,825 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 53,392 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,580 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,553 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,287 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 31,009 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,102 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 WFU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WFU, 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 WFU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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