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RX53 THN

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,004 mi
Last recorded110,004 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 110,004 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 110,004 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 106,245 miles

Oil leak camshaft cover ()

ecu light on

Fail 17 Oct 2017 106,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak camshaft cover ()

ecu light on

Pass 18 Nov 2016 102,826 miles

Coolant leak ()

EML on

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 97,623 miles

engine oil leak rocker cover area

Pass 20 Oct 2014 91,911 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

e/m/l light on

n/s/f worn on inside edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 17 Oct 2014 91,911 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

e/m/l light on

n/s/f worn on inside edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 79,857 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges and nsf slightly feathered, would advise tracking check

oil leak to rear of engine probable rocker cover gasket

Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has heavy run flat damage

offside rear tyre badly cracked

Fail 5 Apr 2012 62,781 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

all four tyres appear to be low on pressure

nearside rear tyre has heavy run flat damage

offside rear tyre badly cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2011 53,714 miles

c/l 111966

Pass 4 Jan 2010 50,818 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,017 miles

c/l 15303

Pass 31 Dec 2007 39,403 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,292 miles

Offside Rear 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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RX53 THN is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 THN, 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 THN registered?

RX53 THN is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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