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RX03 VFD

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,954 mi
Last recorded93,954 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 VFD
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 93,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 88,228 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 88,228 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens clouded. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp lens clouding

Pass 20 Dec 2021 83,812 miles

Both rear brake lines corroded.

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 83,812 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens clouded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Under bonnet. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake lines corroded.

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

Offside beam pattern poor. Lens clouded.

Pass 2 Dec 2020 81,225 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 81,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 79,257 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Offside front outer CV gaiter heavily perished

Fail 16 Dec 2019 79,257 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lenses clouded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs very poor condition

Front tyres worn inner edges

Offside front outer CV gaiter heavily perished

Pass 12 Dec 2018 76,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

front roll bar bushes slight play

front tyres worn low on inner edges

headlamp lenses discolouring

slight weap from PAS pipe

Fail 12 Dec 2018 76,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advice tracking check

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

front roll bar bushes slight play

front tyres worn low on inner edges

headlamp lenses discolouring

slight weap from PAS pipe

Pass 14 Dec 2017 65,323 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front headlights fading

both front outer c.v. boots deteriorating

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit & perishing

Fail 14 Dec 2017 65,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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both front headlights fading

both front outer c.v. boots deteriorating

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit & perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2016 55,267 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 55,267 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 49,045 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 44,469 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 39,693 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 22 Nov 2012 34,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 13 Dec 2011 29,568 miles

body damage

Pass 8 Dec 2010 26,860 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 22,749 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 18,704 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

n/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Dec 2007 14,633 miles

all road tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Dec 2007 14,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

all road tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Dec 2006 8,751 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VFD is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VFD, 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 VFD is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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