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SY53 BPE

2003 Proton Wira

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,687 mi
Last recorded59,687 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 BPE
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 59,687 miles

both rear most brake pipes in very poor condition

offside front drivers mirror very poor repair

oil leak at engine sump

Fail 12 Nov 2010 59,687 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

both rear most brake pipes in very poor condition

offside front drivers mirror very poor repair

oil leak at engine sump

Pass 9 Nov 2009 50,924 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 50,924 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 43,230 miles

front exhaust mount broken

Fail 10 Nov 2008 43,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 Nov 2007 35,707 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 35,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on dash

offside front brake disc invery poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,525 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

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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SY53 BPE is a 2003 Proton Wira in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SY53 BPE, 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 SY53 BPE registered?

SY53 BPE is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is SY53 BPE safe to buy?

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