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Hyundai Matrix

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,599 cc

LX53 DTFMOT history

LX53 DTF is a red petrol Hyundai Matrix first used on 5 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2025
Mileage
70,672 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 DTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Matrix
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 DTF was last recorded at 70,672 miles on 11 Nov 2024, 354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,318 miles · 6 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
354 miles
Average per year
2,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 70,672 miles
  • 2023 – 70,318 miles
  • 2022 – 70,035 miles
  • 2021 – 69,437 miles
  • 2020 – 68,995 miles
  • 2019 – 68,087 miles
  • 2018 – 65,963 miles
  • 2017 – 63,856 miles
  • 2016 – 61,278 miles
  • 2015 – 58,164 miles
  • 2014 – 55,054 miles
  • 2013 – 51,501 miles
  • 2012 – 47,713 miles
  • 2011 – 44,448 miles
  • 2010 – 40,028 miles
  • 2009 – 35,379 miles
  • 2008 – 28,192 miles
  • 2007 – 25,063 miles
  • 2006 – 17,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,672 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Outer sill
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,672 miles (+354)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,672 miles
    Test number
    791944102669
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass70,318 miles4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    70,318 miles
    Test number
    764941015737
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Pipe mounting cotton reel broken (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail70,318 miles (+283)2 dangerous2 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,318 miles
    Test number
    907753502435
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Burst during max braking effort (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Pipe mounting cotton reel broken (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,035 miles (+598)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    70,035 miles
    Test number
    262261507100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,437 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    69,437 miles
    Test number
    917851055601
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail69,437 miles (+442)8 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,437 miles
    Test number
    207879795714
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,995 miles (+908)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,995 miles
    Test number
    646011811286
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,087 miles (+2,124)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,087 miles
    Test number
    692463670007
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass65,963 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    65,963 miles
    Test number
    928557276096
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail65,963 miles (+2,107)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,963 miles
    Test number
    633206952053
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BORDERLINE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass63,856 miles (+2,578)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,856 miles
    Test number
    701462681287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak ENGINE
    • AdvisoryOil leak GEARBOX

  12. Pass61,278 miles (+3,114)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    61,278 miles
    Test number
    858063882598
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass58,164 miles (+3,110)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,164 miles
    Test number
    412238095589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower rear bush split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deeply cracked (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower arm rear bush split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deeply cracked (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion to brake pipe by rear brake hose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering and air con belts cracked

  14. Pass55,054 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,054 miles
    Test number
    118451634340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s sunvisor loose has been held up with temporary repair
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished/cracked low inner edge
    • NotePower steering and air con belts cracked

  15. Fail55,054 miles (+3,553)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,054 miles
    Test number
    455989824424
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished/cracked low inner edge
    • NotePower steering and air con belts cracked

  16. Pass51,501 miles (+3,788)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,501 miles
    Test number
    649484323326
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes slightly split
    • NoteBoth outer cv boots perished
    • NoteLower power steering pipe leaking and (cotton reel) mount incomplete
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

  17. Pass47,713 miles (+3,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    47,713 miles
    Test number
    278429212377
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass44,448 miles (+4,420)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,448 miles
    Test number
    445768011318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,028 miles (+4,649)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,028 miles
    Test number
    181429710379
    • NoteBattery loose in tray
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are low on the inner edges
    • NoteN/s wiper blade split on the end

  20. Pass35,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,379 miles
    Test number
    213906039366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,379 miles (+7,187)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,379 miles
    Test number
    910856839308
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass28,192 miles (+3,129)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,192 miles
    Test number
    334026528306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,063 miles (+7,738)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    25,063 miles
    Test number
    414510137420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    17,325 miles
    Test number
    442893336499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 DTF

Does LX53 DTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 DTF expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 DTF?
The MOT on LX53 DTF expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 DTF done?
LX53 DTF was recorded at 70,672 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2024, an average of 2,972 miles a year.
Has LX53 DTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 DTF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LX53 DTF 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 DTF find?
LX53 DTF passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2024 with 1 dangerous defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear outer sill; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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