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RX53 NHC

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,442 mi
Last recorded151,442 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 NHC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2019 151,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 134,272 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 112,205 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 93,292 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,686 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 2014 73,085 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,197 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 63,197 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 62,945 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 62,945 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 52,951 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 41,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 33,352 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 12 Dec 2008 31,225 miles

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

nsf brake caliper damp

nsf cv boot damp

Fail 9 Dec 2008 31,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nsf brake caliper damp

nsf cv boot damp

Pass 4 Dec 2007 21,912 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 12,538 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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RX53 NHC is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RX53 NHC, 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 RX53 NHC registered?

RX53 NHC is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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