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PO53 MYB

2003 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

73,964 mi
Last recorded73,964 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 MYB
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 73,964 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 73,964 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 73,964 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 73,964 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 73,964 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 73,964 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2022 73,964 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 73,964 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 73,964 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 73,964 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 73,964 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,964 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 73,964 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 73,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort footbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 73,964 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 73,793 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2015 73,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2014 72,634 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 72,633 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 72,633 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,156 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 72,156 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 66,014 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2011 66,014 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010
Fail 10 May 2010

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 52,189 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2009 52,189 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 47,049 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 47,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 41,341 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 29,001 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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PO53 MYB is a 2003 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 PO53 MYB, 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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PO53 MYB is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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