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MW52 VCY

2003 Proton Wira

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,512 mi
Last recorded36,512 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 VCY
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2014 36,512 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 36,512 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,363 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 35,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,570 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,748 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 28,143 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 28,142 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,334 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 22,742 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 22,714 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 19,193 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 15,258 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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MW52 VCY is a 2003 Proton Wira in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MW52 VCY, 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 MW52 VCY registered?

MW52 VCY is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 13 February 2003.

Is MW52 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW52 VCY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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