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Hyundai Matrix

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,795 cc

LX53 DLEMOT history

LX53 DLE is a silver petrol Hyundai Matrix first used on 23 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,681 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 DLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Matrix
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 DLE was last recorded at 93,681 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,671 miles · 1 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,681 miles
  • 2024 – 90,608 miles
  • 2023 – 88,245 miles
  • 2022 – 85,489 miles
  • 2021 – 82,939 miles
  • 2020 – 78,873 miles
  • 2019 – 76,763 miles
  • 2018 – 72,455 miles
  • 2017 – 68,441 miles
  • 2016 – 63,401 miles
  • 2015 – 58,829 miles
  • 2014 – 55,078 miles
  • 2013 – 50,810 miles
  • 2012 – 47,074 miles
  • 2011 – 42,709 miles
  • 2010 – 38,003 miles
  • 2009 – 33,386 miles
  • 2008 – 29,228 miles
  • 2007 – 24,130 miles
  • 2006 – 17,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,681 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,681 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,681 miles
    Test number
    165121118967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating

  2. Fail93,671 miles (+3,063)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,671 miles
    Test number
    884885898156
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating

  3. Pass90,608 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,608 miles
    Test number
    342234294645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively now rectified on service. (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass is damaged!
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack & pump area! (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryThe exhaust system is deteriorated!

  4. Fail90,608 miles (+2,363)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,608 miles
    Test number
    650765348091
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively now rectified on service. (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass is damaged!
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack & pump area! (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryThe exhaust system is deteriorated!

  5. Pass88,245 miles (+2,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,245 miles
    Test number
    663316816633
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear brake service recommended

  6. Pass85,489 miles (+2,550)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,489 miles
    Test number
    509915416310
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight leak (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge/205/55/15
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,939 miles (+4,066)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,939 miles
    Test number
    997502026000
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on 3-4 mil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 70% worn

  8. Pass78,873 miles (+2,110)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,873 miles
    Test number
    679103730389
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass76,763 miles (+4,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,763 miles
    Test number
    727916256456
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothside
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass72,455 miles (+4,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,455 miles
    Test number
    519768276405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass68,441 miles (+5,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,441 miles
    Test number
    393289914921
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass63,401 miles (+4,572)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,401 miles
    Test number
    129807015887
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Steering arm has some excess free play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV gaitor is perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV gaitor is perished and cracked

  13. Pass58,829 miles (+3,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,829 miles
    Test number
    448860535289
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass55,078 miles (+4,268)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,078 miles
    Test number
    189613624288
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass50,810 miles (+3,736)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,810 miles
    Test number
    928808523241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,074 miles (+4,365)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,074 miles
    Test number
    356915132441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,709 miles (+4,706)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,709 miles
    Test number
    739445851295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,003 miles (+4,617)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,003 miles
    Test number
    844388650277
    • NoteFront tyres worn close to limit

  19. Pass33,386 miles (+4,158)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,386 miles
    Test number
    543034569209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,228 miles (+5,098)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,228 miles
    Test number
    161196168245
    • NoteFront pads and discs worn

  21. Pass24,130 miles (+6,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,130 miles
    Test number
    444124867251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass17,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,463 miles
    Test number
    980585466207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 DLE

Does LX53 DLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 DLE is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 DLE?
The MOT on LX53 DLE is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 DLE done?
LX53 DLE was recorded at 93,681 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 3,901 miles a year.
Has LX53 DLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 DLE has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LX53 DLE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX53 DLE find?
LX53 DLE passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear lower suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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