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RX53 TJZ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,710 mi
Last recorded123,710 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 123,710 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 122,710 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 106,568 miles

Both front to rear at rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 90,335 miles

Both front outer cv gators deteriorated

Both front to rear pipes at rear at rear break hoses corroded

Both front tyres worn HEAVY on edges tread not cut as deep

Nearside front inner brake pad on the limit

Nearside front shock absorber has alight misting of oil

Slight play in offside rear anti roll bar D bush

Fail 30 Jul 2014 90,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn HEAVY on edges tread not cut as deep

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar d bush

Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,007 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 68,191 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 60,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,615 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,302 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 53,302 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,191 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 47,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,043 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,809 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,846 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 24,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 TJZ 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 64.7%.

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

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