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WA53 GFY

2003 Proton Impian

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,100 mi
Last recorded111,100 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Proton Impian52,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 GFY
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 111,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively & offside rear brake pad wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Fail 18 Jan 2022 111,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19” (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively & offside rear brake pad wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 2 Dec 2020 109,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Fail 2 Dec 2020 109,432 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 105,369 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 97,719 miles

Offside rear suspension arm inner bush worn slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2016 89,579 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 82,164 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 81,731 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged Filler pipe (7.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 74,401 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front steering rack gaitor perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,648 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 62,467 miles

All tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 62,467 miles

All tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,260 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 50,548 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 50,548 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 43,667 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 19 Nov 2009 43,667 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 2 Dec 2008 34,819 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,290 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 27,290 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 20,421 miles

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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WA53 GFY is a 2003 Proton Impian in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WA53 GFY, 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 WA53 GFY registered?

WA53 GFY is a 2003 Proton Impian, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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