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VX53 RZM

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

46,901 mi
Last recorded46,901 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 RZM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 46,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 46,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 45,235 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 43,299 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 41,398 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 39,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 38,383 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 37,622 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 35,900 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wipers worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 34,051 miles

front and offside front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 29 Nov 2016 32,099 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 28 Nov 2016 32,096 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pump to steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 29,970 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 29,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/15 "V" Khumo. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 27,774 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

nearside mirror body loose but not insecure.

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 25,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 20,353 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 17,904 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 15,916 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 14,000 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 11,515 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 9,559 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 7,760 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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VX53 RZM is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VX53 RZM, 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 VX53 RZM registered?

VX53 RZM is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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