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RY03 JVJ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,364 mi
Last recorded50,364 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 JVJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 50,364 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 50,226 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 50,098 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,388 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 48,256 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 47,009 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 47,009 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 45,889 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 45,834 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine see sheet (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily cracked and perreished (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking around turret area, (2.3.3b)

n/s and o/s headlamp lenses becoming opaque borderline pass on beam images,

Pass 21 May 2015 44,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 44,220 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,789 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 40,502 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,064 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,846 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 36,222 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 32,540 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,196 miles

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 JVJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JVJ, 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 RY03 JVJ registered?

RY03 JVJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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