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RY03 JYX

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,998 mi
Last recorded117,998 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 JYX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2016 117,998 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust clamp broken

windscreen scratched

Pass 13 Feb 2015 108,792 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 108,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 98,823 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 89,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,777 miles

front discs worn

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2012 80,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 67,565 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front discs lipped

Fail 23 Dec 2010 67,559 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front discs lipped

Pass 21 Dec 2009 54,903 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 60,321 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 28,132 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)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 28,132 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)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 25,984 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 18,794 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 JYX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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