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RN03 ONS

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

87,620 mi
Last recorded87,620 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 ONS
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 87,620 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 86,783 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 85,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 84,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 83,790 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 82,472 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 81,222 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 78,505 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 75,159 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 71,523 miles

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

Oil leak power steering pipe?

Pass 12 Jul 2016 66,951 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint going into steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 62,410 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 59,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 55,798 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 51,990 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 24 Jul 2012 51,990 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2011 47,124 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 47,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre going bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,702 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 42,702 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,980 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 31,610 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 31,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,077 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 20,506 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 ONS is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ONS, 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 ONS is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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