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BU03 UPX

2003 Proton Impian

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,786 mi
Last recorded69,786 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Proton Impian52,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 UPX
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,786 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2012 69,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,175 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust pipe noisy

Fail 27 Aug 2011 62,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

front exhaust pipe noisy

Pass 4 Sep 2010 53,389 miles

Nearside front inner wheel rim distorted

Nearside wiper split

Slight sideway movement in steering rack

Unable to open offside rear door from outside

Fail 4 Sep 2010 53,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front inner wheel rim distorted

Nearside wiper split

Slight sideway movement in steering rack

Unable to open offside rear door from outside

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 46,689 miles

Fan belt noisey

Fail 5 Sep 2009 46,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine oil level low

Fan belt noisey

Rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2008 34,088 miles

vehicle tested as presented N/S/R door will not open ? but is secure.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,810 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 31,806 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,159 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 21,159 miles

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 15,519 miles

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

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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BU03 UPX is a 2003 Proton Impian in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BU03 UPX, 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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BU03 UPX is a 2003 Proton Impian, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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