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RX03 HWT

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,092 mi
Last recorded110,092 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 HWT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2020 110,092 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak drivers side front shock leaking to excess (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn drivers side front wishbone rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure passenger side front outer side wall has a lump (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement passenger side front wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge drivers side front tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material drivers side rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system has slight blow

Pass 8 Apr 2019 103,107 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center pipe has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 95,546 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 95,550 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 20555r15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

eml light on

Fail 5 Apr 2018 95,546 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 20555r15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 90,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2016 84,749 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 84,749 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,375 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,985 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 70,985 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 69,772 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 66,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,787 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,390 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,465 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,869 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,178 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 37,117 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,475 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 26,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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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RX03 HWT is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RX03 HWT, 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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RX03 HWT is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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