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AE03 VUX

2003 Proton Impian

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,384 mi
Last recorded77,384 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Proton Impian52,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 77,384 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 77,184 miles

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

Offside Fuel hose leaking rubber pipe to tank (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,186 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 64,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 54,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,353 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 46,323 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,310 miles

offside mirror cracked but not affeceding vison

Fail 20 Jul 2010 43,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside mirror cracked but not affeceding vison

Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,687 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 40,687 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 34,463 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 34,463 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 27,177 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 20,294 miles

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 VUX is a 2003 Proton Impian in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VUX, 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.

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What year was AE03 VUX registered?

AE03 VUX is a 2003 Proton Impian, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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