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RX53 PZC

2003 Proton Impian

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Proton Impian52,107 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 PZC
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017

power steering pipes damp with oil possible leak

Fail 20 Jul 2017

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

power steering pipes damp with oil possible leak

Pass 26 Jul 2016
Pass 28 Jul 2015

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2015

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 103,187 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 103,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 99,905 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 93,481 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 93,481 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 88,262 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 88,262 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 81,319 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 72,888 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt not checked

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear antiroll bar bushes slight play

Fail 16 Jun 2009 72,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/f tyre getting low

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt not checked

rear antiroll bar bushes slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2008 62,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 62,937 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 52,268 miles

Slight play in steering column

Pass 16 Aug 2006 42,955 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Fail 16 Aug 2006 42,955 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 37,878 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 37,878 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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RX53 PZC is a 2003 Proton Impian in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RX53 PZC, 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 RX53 PZC registered?

RX53 PZC is a 2003 Proton Impian, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RX53 PZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 PZC shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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