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BU53 ORC

2003 Proton Impian

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,704 mi
Last recorded129,704 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Proton Impian52,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ORC
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 129,704 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 107,061 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 107,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 79,805 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 79,805 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,589 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,457 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,405 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 35,403 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2007 28,475 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,475 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Aug 2006 22,564 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 ORC is a 2003 Proton Impian in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ORC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU53 ORC registered?

BU53 ORC is a 2003 Proton Impian, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is BU53 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 ORC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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