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EU53 ELW

2003 Proton Wira

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,896 mi
Last recorded95,896 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 ELW
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 95,896 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 86,321 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 86,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 75,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 75,961 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,528 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 64,528 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 60,287 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,611 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,719 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,948 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 48,940 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,336 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 28,864 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 23,248 miles

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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EU53 ELW is a 2003 Proton Wira in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EU53 ELW, 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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What year was EU53 ELW registered?

EU53 ELW is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EU53 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 ELW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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