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SN53 LCZ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,551 mi
Last recorded32,551 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 LCZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 32,551 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake ferrule corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake ferrule corroded

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

all underside has heavy corrosion

Fail 23 May 2018 32,551 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake ferrule corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake ferrule corroded

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

all underside has heavy corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,713 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 31,713 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 30,732 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 30,732 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 29,870 miles

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 13 Dec 2013 28,972 miles

REAR EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 13 Dec 2013 28,972 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 21 Nov 2012 28,233 miles

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)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 27,096 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 27,096 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,830 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 25,830 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 23,738 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 23,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,026 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 20,412 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 20,412 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 11,685 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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SN53 LCZ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SN53 LCZ, 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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SN53 LCZ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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