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BJ03 FZV

2003 Proton Wira

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,926 mi
Last recorded94,926 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 FZV
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 94,926 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight age ceacking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 94,926 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight age ceacking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 91,729 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 91,729 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement stuck on very tight to turn (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 87,686 miles

Rear fog lamp switch is inefficient

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 84,463 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

front number platecracked

rear numberplate deteriorating

Fail 2 Oct 2015 84,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

front number platecracked

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 2 Oct 2014 79,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,940 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

Fail 28 Sep 2012 70,204 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,204 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 63,388 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,818 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,891 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 48,891 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,331 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,482 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 27,438 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 27,346 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

nearside rear hub bearing slight noisy

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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BJ03 FZV is a 2003 Proton Wira in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ03 FZV, 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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BJ03 FZV is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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