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YN53 BFL

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,425 mi
Last recorded97,425 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 BFL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 97,425 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside, pre rear flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 97,425 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside, pre rear flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 82,606 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 82,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 67,995 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight loss of grease, no puncture of gaiter visable (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 54,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 37,665 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,678 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,772 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,259 miles

Brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Sep 2011 20,284 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 18,219 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,798 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 15,519 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,547 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,200 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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YN53 BFL is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YN53 BFL, 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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YN53 BFL is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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