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RX53 PYA

2003 Proton Wira

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,610 mi
Last recorded63,610 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 PYA
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 63,610 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 63,601 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer is corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 48,756 miles

Brake fluid is badly contaminated (black)

Cam belt replacement may be overdue ?

Front brake pads are over half worn

Front exhaust heat shield is loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tail gate struts are ineffective

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And is void of tread on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 48,756 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Battery insecure & Both terminals are loose & Both terminals are touching the bonnet as the Battery is too tall (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid is badly contaminated (black)

Cam belt replacement may be overdue ?

Front brake pads are over half worn

Front exhaust heat shield is loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tail gate struts are ineffective

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And is void of tread on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 39,403 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 39,403 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 38,881 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 38,679 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,002 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 35,703 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 33,468 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 29,959 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 25,703 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 12 Nov 2007 21,563 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 21,563 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,238 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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RX53 PYA is a 2003 Proton Wira in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX53 PYA, 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 RX53 PYA registered?

RX53 PYA is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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