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FJ03 HBZ

2003 Proton Wira

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,525 mi
Last recorded85,525 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 HBZ
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 85,525 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery insecure

both rear brake back plates catching when wheels spun

flexable power steering pipes perrished

front and rear suspension corroded

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs corroded

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2011 85,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear brake back plates catching when wheels spun

flexable power steering pipes perrished

front and rear suspension corroded

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs corroded

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2009 76,518 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 76,518 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 66,109 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 66,109 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 53,794 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

slight flat spot on offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2006 43,154 miles

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

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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FJ03 HBZ is a 2003 Proton Wira in Gold 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 FJ03 HBZ, 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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FJ03 HBZ is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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