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RN03 MWM

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,805 mi
Last recorded87,805 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 MWM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2020 87,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 83,952 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear handbrake lever high

Fail 18 Jan 2019 83,951 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear handbrake lever high

Pass 26 Jan 2018 77,620 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 77,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 72,369 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 62,222 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 62,222 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,875 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 60,844 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 58,255 miles

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight bind offside rear brake, nearside & offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 55,747 miles

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight bind offside rear brake. rear brake pipes slightly corroded (not urgent)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 52,898 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,557 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,721 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2009 36,867 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 36,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,278 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 22,960 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 18,011 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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RN03 MWM is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RN03 MWM, 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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RN03 MWM is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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