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RX53 TAU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,856 mi
Last recorded117,856 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 TAU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2019 117,856 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 109,962 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 109,961 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 100,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 94,238 miles

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

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

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

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

slight power steering belt noise on load steering fine

Fail 8 Mar 2016 94,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight power steering belt noise on load steering fine

Pass 12 Mar 2015 90,846 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 84,817 miles

both dip beam patterns diffused slightly diffused

exhaust system deteriorated with corrosion

front subframe corroded

front suspension arms and components corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2013 84,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both dip beam patterns diffused slightly

exhaust system deteriorated with corrosion

front subframe corroded

front suspension arms and components corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 80,466 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 76,911 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 76,811 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 70,475 miles

n/s mirror cracked

n/s shock damp

Pass 3 Aug 2009 62,619 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,479 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 39,722 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 28,625 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front number plate deteriorated

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 TAU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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