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FJ03 PLZ

2003 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

52,122 mi
Last recorded52,122 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 PLZ
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2014 52,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

air con compresspr belt missing

front exhaust flexi corroded

slight oil leakage from n s of steering rack

Fail 19 Dec 2013 45,804 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 45,804 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 41,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 41,226 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 35,977 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 35,970 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,866 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 35,859 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,981 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 31,868 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,905 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,285 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,873 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 16,873 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 12,726 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 PLZ is a 2003 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PLZ, 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 FJ03 PLZ registered?

FJ03 PLZ is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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