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AY53 CLZ

2003 Proton Impian

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,248 mi
Last recorded95,248 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Proton Impian52,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 CLZ
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2015 95,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

ENGINE/AUXILARY DRIVE NOISE ,EXCESSIVE

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

PREVIOUS EVIDENCE OF FUEL LEAK FROM FILLER NECK/VENT

UNDERBODY HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 12 May 2014 89,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 12 May 2014 89,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre has tread lifting off

Pass 9 May 2013 83,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front ABS sensor wire rubbing on link rod

Fail 9 May 2013 83,526 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front ABS sensor wire rubbing on link rod

Fail 10 May 2012 77,738 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre tread starting to lift

offside rear tyre tread starting to lift

Pass 10 May 2012 77,738 miles

nearside rear tyre tread starting to lift

offside rear tyre tread starting to lift

Pass 13 May 2011 72,135 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 72,135 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 70,921 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 69,095 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 58,611 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 39,293 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 19,730 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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AY53 CLZ is a 2003 Proton Impian in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AY53 CLZ, 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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AY53 CLZ is a 2003 Proton Impian, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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