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RN03 NGJ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,139 mi
Last recorded151,139 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 151,139 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 130,052 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Mar 2016 105,574 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 102,944 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 98,406 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 93,899 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,427 miles

Both front tyres are close to legal limit

Both outer CV boots are starting to leak

Child seat fitted to NSR

OSF tyre has various cuts in the tread

OSR tyre is worn close to legal limit

Power steering pipes are weeping

Fail 29 Nov 2012 92,427 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front tyres are close to legal limit

Both outer CV boots are starting to leak

Child seat fitted to NSR

OSF tyre has various cuts in the tread

OSR tyre is worn close to legal limit

Power steering pipes are weeping

Pass 25 Nov 2011 84,263 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 76,503 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 66,632 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 66,632 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 51,192 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,262 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges. †Front tyres may be under-inflated which will cause very rapid wear to tyre edges. †Obstruction to drivers view removed before test.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,660 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 NGJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RN03 NGJ, 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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What year was RN03 NGJ registered?

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

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