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FJ03 PLX

2003 Proton Wira

Red Petrol 148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,568 mi
Last recorded40,568 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 PLX
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 40,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all tyres slightly perished and close to legal limit

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2017 40,560 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all tyres slightly perished and close to legal limit

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2016 34,740 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 33,557 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,522 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,727 miles

front coil springs corroded

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,812 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 27,439 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,439 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,642 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2008 22,320 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,181 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 13,764 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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FJ03 PLX is a 2003 Proton Wira in Red with a 148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLX, 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 FJ03 PLX registered?

FJ03 PLX is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ03 PLX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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