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AE53 WCJ

2003 Proton Impian

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,337 mi
Last recorded57,337 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Proton Impian52,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 57,337 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 57,337 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 55,099 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 55,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 52,531 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front wing has rust hole

Pass 6 Nov 2020 50,472 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing at the bottom (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 50,404 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing at the bottom (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 47,435 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexy pipe starting to corrode and break up

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to Perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to Perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 42,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 38,030 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 34,246 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 28,781 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 28,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 22,355 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 14,925 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise o/s washer jet poor

Fail 4 Nov 2013 14,921 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise o/s washer jet poor

Pass 29 Oct 2012 8,220 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

tracking check

Pass 1 Nov 2011 694 miles

o/s screen wash jet split

water pump showing signs of leak

Fail 1 Nov 2011 694 miles

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

o/s screen wash jet split

water pump showing signs of leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 67,179 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 67,179 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 58,327 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 50,052 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 50,052 miles

Centre Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 40,794 miles

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 40,794 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 31,635 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 31,635 miles

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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AE53 WCJ is a 2003 Proton Impian in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WCJ, 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 AE53 WCJ registered?

AE53 WCJ is a 2003 Proton Impian, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is AE53 WCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 WCJ shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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