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RX53 RXF

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,514 mi
Last recorded136,514 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 136,514 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear inner sill welding repair unable to see as covered in thick underseal concealing welds

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

brake pipes corroded

cot in nearside rear outer side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

under body, sills, suspension, floor pans etc heavily corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 136,449 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

brake pipes corroded

cot in nearside rear outer side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

under body, sills, suspension, floor pans etc heavily corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 129,902 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 129,887 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit on inner edge at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 122,594 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 122,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 119,162 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise near side front wiper split on ends

Fail 19 Aug 2013 119,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise near side front wiper split on ends

Pass 1 Sep 2012 116,420 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 116,420 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2011 113,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 108,280 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 101,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 18 Aug 2009 101,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jul 2008 92,719 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 92,719 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,346 miles

slight dampness on o/s rear back plate

Fail 1 Aug 2007 67,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight dampness on o/s rear back plate

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 RXF is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RX53 RXF, 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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RX53 RXF is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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