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AY03 HBG

2003 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,909 mi
Last recorded68,909 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 HBG
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 68,909 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 68,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,433 miles

front exhaust mounts heavily corroded &weak

various body damage but no sharp edges

Fail 1 Apr 2016 63,432 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front exhaust mounts heavily corroded &weak

various body damage but no sharp edges

Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,554 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust getting rusty in places.

Fail 18 Mar 2015 59,554 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust getting rusty in places.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine sump rusty

exhaust rusty/Rear box

Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine sump rusty

nsr tyre tread 2mm

Fail 12 Mar 2013 51,649 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine sump rusty

nsr tyre tread 2mm

Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,855 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusting ok at present

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Fail 26 Mar 2012 45,855 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusting ok at present

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Pass 22 Mar 2011 39,514 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 39,514 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,460 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,427 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 28,427 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,785 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,684 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 23,746 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 18,155 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Wira?

Based on 57,151 MOT tests across 5,746 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
4,884
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
5,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 5,753
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,573
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,960
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,578
Stop lamp not working 1,305
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AY03 HBG is a 2003 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Proton Wira models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 40,913 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 Wira fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 5,753 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY03 HBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Wira typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Proton Wira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY03 HBG is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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