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MX03 MXL

2003 Proton Impian

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,234 mi
Last recorded100,234 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Proton Impian52,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 MXL
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 100,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 100,201 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 92,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 92,124 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 81,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 81,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 72,394 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 72,391 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 66,182 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,133 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 56,184 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 52,462 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 52,462 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 47,206 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

washer bottle cracked , but holds half of water content

Fail 1 Nov 2012 47,206 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

washer bottle cracked , but holds half of water content

Pass 2 Nov 2011 42,790 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 42,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 37,199 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,165 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 28,988 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,218 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 17,882 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 17,512 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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MX03 MXL is a 2003 Proton Impian in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MX03 MXL, 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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MX03 MXL is a 2003 Proton Impian, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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