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BU04 NZD

2004 Proton Wira

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,839 mi
Last recorded84,839 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Proton Wira38,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 NZD
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,839 miles

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

crack in nsr light lens

nsr tyre worn on edge

Fail 3 Nov 2012 84,560 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

crack in nsr light lens

nsr tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Nov 2011 68,424 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 68,419 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,003 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 56,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,320 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 35,902 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 May 2008 35,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2007 28,306 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 22 May 2007 27,875 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit

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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BU04 NZD is a 2004 Proton Wira in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2004 Proton Wira models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 38,866 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 BU04 NZD, 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 22 years old, this Proton Wira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU04 NZD is a 2004 Proton Wira, first registered on 30 May 2004.

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