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VX53 CRJ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,683 mi
Last recorded90,683 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 CRJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,683 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 90,589 miles

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

engine oil level very low

Pass 3 Feb 2015 85,476 miles

front exhaust flexy section is deterioated.

front outer C/V gaitors are deterioated.

nearside rear tyre outer edge of tread is worn to 2mm.

offside front metal brake pipe is corroded.

offside front suspension top bush is deterioated.

offside front track rod end slight play.

offside front tyre inner edge of tread worn smooth.

power steering pipe damp (oil).

Fail 2 Feb 2015 85,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front exhaust flexy section is deterioated.

front outer C/V gaitors are deterioated.

nearside rear tyre outer edge of tread is worn to 2mm.

offside front metal brake pipe is corroded.

offside front suspension top bush is deterioated.

offside front track rod end slight play.

offside front tyre inner edge of tread worn smooth.

power steering pipe damp (oil).

Fail 3 Feb 2014 80,841 miles

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

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

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

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

knock on front (anti-roll bar mount bushes worn).

nearside & offside front outer C/V gaitors are deterioating.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 80,841 miles

knock on front (anti-roll bar mount bushes worn).

nearside & offside front outer C/V gaitors are deterioating.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 80,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside & offside front outer C/V gaitors are deterioating.

nearside rear metal brake pipe is corroded.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 75,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2012 69,730 miles

we recomend these items are repaired/replaced a.s.a.p. :- nearside & offside rear, nearside & offside front, & offside front to rear, metal brake pipes arer corroded.

windscreen slight damage (X2). nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover retaining clip missing. nearside front tyre outer side wall deterioated/worn.

Fail 17 Jan 2012 69,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

we recomend these items are repaired/replaced a.s.a.p :- nearside & offside rear, nearside & offside front, & offside front to rear metal brake pipes corroded. front brake pads are worn.

windscreen slight damage (X2). nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover retaining clip missing. nearside front tyre outer side wall deterioated/worn.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 64,589 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 60,734 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 20 Jul 2009 60,734 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

rear numberplate delaminating

Fail 24 Jul 2008 54,727 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel high

rear numger plate delaminating

Pass 24 Jul 2008 54,727 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

rear numger plate delaminating

Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,807 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 34,971 miles

front brake pads appear low

Fail 16 Aug 2006 34,971 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake pads appear low

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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VX53 CRJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VX53 CRJ, 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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VX53 CRJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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