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SP53 BYW

2003 Proton Wira

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

25,114 mi
Last recorded25,114 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 BYW
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2018 25,114 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust at flexi holed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users filler neck pipes rusty and breather pipe snapped (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension parts and sub frames (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 24,233 miles

sump leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2016 23,593 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 23,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 22,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 22,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 21,354 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 20,625 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 20,624 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,885 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 18,833 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 18,833 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 17,201 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 17,194 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 14,837 miles

right front tyre worn 2mm

Fail 11 Aug 2008 14,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

right front tyre worn 2mm

Pass 9 Aug 2007 12,921 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 11,003 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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SP53 BYW is a 2003 Proton Wira in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SP53 BYW, 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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SP53 BYW is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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