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GX53 GXR

2003 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,066 mi
Last recorded100,066 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 GXR
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 100,066 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Oil leak tyre worn on inner edge ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 100,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Oil leak tyre worn on inner edge ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 95,064 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished 185.55.15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished 185.55.15 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 89,898 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight noise from rear wheel bearings when rotated

Pass 26 Feb 2014 85,271 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 80,195 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear wheel bearings abit noisy ok when tested

Pass 6 Mar 2013 80,195 miles

rear wheel bearings abit noisy ok when tested

Fail 6 Mar 2012 75,467 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyre sidewalls perished and cracking ok when tested

Pass 6 Mar 2012 75,467 miles

rear tyre sidewalls perished and cracking ok when tested

Fail 7 Mar 2011 71,889 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear tyre sidewalls perished ok when tested

Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear tyre sidewalls perished ok when tested

Pass 24 Feb 2010 68,022 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 68,019 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,681 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 58,004 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 51,006 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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GX53 GXR is a 2003 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GX53 GXR, 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 GX53 GXR registered?

GX53 GXR is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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