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RN03 NGG

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,537 mi
Last recorded152,537 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 152,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 152,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 133,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 133,479 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 120,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 120,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 103,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 96,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 96,768 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine oil low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 89,496 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 83,404 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 83,402 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 75,389 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 57,099 miles

30% imbalance rear brakes

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

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

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

slight wear n/s rack

Pass 2 Feb 2009 57,099 miles

30% imbalance rear brakes

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

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

slight wear n/s rack

Pass 15 Feb 2008 43,769 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 43,769 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake pads appear very low

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 5 Jul 2006 18,459 miles

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

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 NGG is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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