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LK53 FPL

2004 Proton Impian

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

88,438 mi
Last recorded88,438 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Proton Impian51,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 FPL
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 88,438 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

nail offside rear tyre

nearside door handle damaged

power steering pump rough

Fail 3 Dec 2024 88,438 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

nail offside rear tyre

nearside door handle damaged

power steering pump rough

Pass 7 Dec 2023 80,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 80,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 72,904 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 72,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 69,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 69,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 66,836 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 66,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 64,852 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 64,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2019 61,684 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 57,611 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 57,611 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 53,498 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)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 53,498 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 49,157 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 49,157 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 44,995 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cracking in outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

cracking in outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2015 44,966 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

cracking in outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

cracking in outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2014 40,362 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 35,680 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 31,479 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 27,128 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 27,128 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 21,997 miles

inner front brake pads approx 70% worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

nail in tread of n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing / worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2010 21,997 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner front brake pads approx 70% worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

nail in tread of n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing / worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2009 16,904 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 15,840 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 11,652 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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LK53 FPL is a 2004 Proton Impian in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2004 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,236 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 LK53 FPL, 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 22 years old, this Proton Impian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LK53 FPL is a 2004 Proton Impian, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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