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MX53 LPO

2003 Proton Impian

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,439 mi
Last recorded54,439 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Proton Impian52,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 LPO
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 54,439 miles

noise from steering rack no free play

Fail 18 Jan 2013 54,439 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 48,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres are starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Dec 2011 48,274 miles

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

both front tyres are starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Jan 2011 43,196 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jan 2011 43,196 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Dec 2009 35,301 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,561 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jan 2009 31,561 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,485 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,067 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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MX53 LPO is a 2003 Proton Impian in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 MX53 LPO, 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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What year was MX53 LPO registered?

MX53 LPO is a 2003 Proton Impian, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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