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EU53 ELX

2003 Proton Wira

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,072 mi
Last recorded41,072 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 ELX
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,072 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 41,071 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 35,537 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 32,278 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 32,278 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 ELX is a 2003 Proton Wira in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ELX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU53 ELX registered?

EU53 ELX is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is EU53 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 ELX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU53 ELX have outstanding finance?

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