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YN53 BHP

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,695 mi
Last recorded82,695 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 BHP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 May 2016 82,695 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML stays on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 78,059 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 78,059 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 70,426 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r light lense incomplete, not showing white to rear

Fail 20 May 2014 70,422 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to n/s/r wing/ light unit.

n/s/r light lense incomplete, not showing white to rear

o/s/f front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2013 64,726 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 61,587 miles

NSR TYRE SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE.

Pass 28 May 2011 57,911 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 52,945 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 52,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,385 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 41,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,419 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 32,784 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 32,775 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,546 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 BHP is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YN53 BHP, 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 BHP is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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