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KE53 FBJ

2003 Proton Impian

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

150,330 mi
Last recorded150,330 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Proton Impian52,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 FBJ
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2017 150,330 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak sump porous? ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 140,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level becoming low

Fail 1 Mar 2016 140,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced inner (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device missing sunvisor (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level becoming low

Pass 25 Mar 2015 134,853 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 134,852 miles

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 127,477 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 119,824 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 119,808 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 102,708 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2012 102,279 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn uneven on edges

cut in nearside front tyres outer sidewall

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 82,693 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 82,693 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 61,538 miles

n/s front brake is slower to operate

rear of the n/s sill is damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2010 61,538 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front brake is slower to operate

rear of the n/s sill is damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,554 miles

red paint on the front bumper

Fail 17 Apr 2008 15,647 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 15,647 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,683 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 10,933 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Impian?

Based on 29,773 MOT tests across 2,440 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,608
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,274
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 881
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 718
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KE53 FBJ is a 2003 Proton Impian in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 52,107 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 Impian fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE53 FBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Impian typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Proton Impian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KE53 FBJ is a 2003 Proton Impian, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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