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BU53 BVY

2003 Proton Impian

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,018 mi
Last recorded46,018 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Proton Impian52,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 BVY
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ns door mirror loose

ns headlamp lense is missing

wiper blades are split

Fail 1 Jun 2015 46,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ns door mirror loose

ns headlamp lense is missing

wiper blades are split

Pass 16 May 2014 36,038 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn / splitting on edges

Fail 14 May 2014 36,038 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn / splitting on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,386 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 29,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,769 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 22,769 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,047 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 17,047 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 10,697 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 10,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 9,044 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 7,605 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 5,645 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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BU53 BVY is a 2003 Proton Impian in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BU53 BVY, 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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BU53 BVY is a 2003 Proton Impian, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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