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RY03 HSC

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,831 mi
Last recorded80,831 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 HSC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 80,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 79,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 78,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe going to the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 78,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage going to the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 78,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage going to the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 77,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage going to the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 77,584 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage going to the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 76,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 75,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 73,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 70,784 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 67,622 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 63,886 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint by steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 60,677 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 57,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,689 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,217 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,818 miles

slight corrosion on 2 front to rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,038 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,594 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,112 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,115 miles

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)

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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RY03 HSC is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RY03 HSC, 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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RY03 HSC is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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