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AE53 LDK

2003 Proton Impian

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,349 mi
Last recorded82,349 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Proton Impian52,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 LDK
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 82,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 82,345 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,727 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 62,759 miles

tail box exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 62,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

tail box exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2015 50,920 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 50,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front wishbones slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2013 44,085 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 39,656 miles

N/S/F Tyre inner shoulder worn

Fail 12 Oct 2012 39,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F Tyre inner shoulder worn

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,654 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 34,893 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 34,831 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,752 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,823 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 19,472 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 19,470 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 15,257 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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AE53 LDK is a 2003 Proton Impian in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AE53 LDK, 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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AE53 LDK is a 2003 Proton Impian, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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