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YN53 CAX

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,661 mi
Last recorded80,661 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2021 80,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top shocker cup/mounting not attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top shocker cup/mounting not attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box/middle sections at fixings and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around bottle area and hoses (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 77,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 73,774 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer drive shaft boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low and on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2018 68,806 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 67,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,020 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 66,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 64,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (to both rear flexi pipe) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,849 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 51,311 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 44,974 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,974 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,006 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,564 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,258 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 34,258 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,764 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 28,764 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,620 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 CAX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CAX, 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 YN53 CAX registered?

YN53 CAX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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