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EU53 RWJ

2003 Proton Wira

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,436 mi
Last recorded95,436 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 RWJ
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 95,436 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 95,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 73,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 73,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 49,962 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 49,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 32,786 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,992 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 RWJ is a 2003 Proton Wira in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RWJ, 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

How do I check the history of EU53 RWJ?

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What year was EU53 RWJ registered?

EU53 RWJ is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is EU53 RWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 RWJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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