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YX53 GUO

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,939 mi
Last recorded97,939 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 GUO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 97,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Before silencer after front mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 97,937 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Before silencer after front mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 90,104 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill close to axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 90,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill close to axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill close to axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 79,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Aug 2022 72,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 70,702 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 70,702 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 66,694 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 66,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2017 64,165 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 64,145 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 62,287 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 57,871 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 54,317 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 54,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2013 49,365 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 49,365 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 45,645 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 40,929 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 40,929 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 35,536 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 30,779 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 25,145 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 19,812 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 13,910 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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YX53 GUO is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YX53 GUO, 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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YX53 GUO is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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