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AF53 HFA

2003 Proton Impian

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,436 mi
Last recorded34,436 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Proton Impian52,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 HFA
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 34,436 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,406 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Nov 2014 34,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear door handle missing

Pass 6 Dec 2013 29,412 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 29,412 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 26,346 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 24,452 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 24,420 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 22,170 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 18,857 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 18,857 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 16,301 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 16,301 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 12,338 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 9,417 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 9,417 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

hand brake cable fixings snaped

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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AF53 HFA is a 2003 Proton Impian in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF53 HFA, 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 AF53 HFA registered?

AF53 HFA is a 2003 Proton Impian, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is AF53 HFA safe to buy?

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