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FJ03 VCW

2003 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,182 mi
Last recorded99,182 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 99,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front brake discs has surface rust

under floor body dry with surface rust

Fail 25 Feb 2016 99,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front brake discs has surface rust

under floor body dry with surface rust

Pass 17 Feb 2015 95,728 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 95,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 92,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,672 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2012 77,672 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 62,996 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,292 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,533 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2009 40,533 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,226 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing 2mm inside edge

offside front indicator lens slight misting

Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,858 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,841 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 22,841 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres punctured

Slight fluctuation of front brakes

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 VCW is a 2003 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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