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HX53 OSM

2003 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,501 mi
Last recorded49,501 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 OSM
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,501 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 49,501 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,759 miles

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)

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

Spare tyre defective

bages fitted to front

Fail 20 Mar 2013 48,759 miles

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

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)

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

Spare tyre defective

bages fitted to front

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,797 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 47,797 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,760 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,711 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 45,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 39,749 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

n/s o/s front n/s o/s rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2009 39,749 miles

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

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

n/s o/s front n/s o/s rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,173 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 30,127 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,363 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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HX53 OSM is a 2003 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HX53 OSM, 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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HX53 OSM is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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