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AE03 VUS

2003 Proton Impian

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,047 mi
Last recorded45,047 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Proton Impian52,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VUS
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,047 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 45,047 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear discs rusty and pitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,969 miles

Handbrake Lever has low reserve travel

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 41,966 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

handbrake lever has low reserve travel

n/s/r tyre getting close to limit

Fail 7 Apr 2010 41,936 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

tracking out?

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,971 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,319 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,524 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 18,238 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 18,236 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Proton Impian?

Based on 29,773 MOT tests across 2,440 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,608
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,274
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 881
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 718
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AE03 VUS is a 2003 Proton Impian in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 52,107 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 Proton Impian fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 VUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Impian typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Proton Impian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE03 VUS registered?

AE03 VUS is a 2003 Proton Impian, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is AE03 VUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 VUS shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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