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NX03 FBJ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,261 mi
Last recorded124,261 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 FBJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 124,261 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack inner joint slight play

Fail 11 Feb 2017 124,250 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack inner joint slight play

Offside Rear Child seat fitted unable to properly check seatbelt

Pass 11 Feb 2016 117,232 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 117,185 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2015 110,588 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 106,046 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 99,498 miles

Boot not checked, fully loaded

Front brake discs corodded

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

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

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

Offside front and nearside rear tyres bald on an edge

Surface corossion on nearside rear, offside rear and front to rear at rear brake pipes

Fail 16 May 2013 99,331 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Boot not checked, fully loaded

Front brake discs corodded

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

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

Offside front and nearside rear tyres bald on an edge

Surface corossion on nearside rear, offside rear and front to rear at rear brake pipes

Pass 4 May 2012 85,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

near side rear tyre worn to 2mm

slight play in steering rack axial ball joint

Pass 12 May 2011 72,698 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 72,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,181 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 53,775 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 48,225 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 43,368 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,920 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 36,802 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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NX03 FBJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NX03 FBJ, 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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NX03 FBJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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