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WA53 YAU

2003 Proton Impian

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,912 mi
Last recorded113,912 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Proton Impian52,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 YAU
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 113,912 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 113,912 miles

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

Central stop lamp not working

Fail 15 Jun 2017 113,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Central stop lamp not working

Pass 27 Jul 2016 102,220 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 95,051 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 90,638 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

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

Offside front wiper linkage broken does not affect drivers view

Pass 31 Oct 2014 90,638 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Offside front wiper linkage broken does not affect drivers view

Pass 24 Oct 2013 86,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Oct 2013 86,211 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 81,519 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

both front tyres worn inner edge

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 76,710 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 69,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear discs wearing thin and corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2010 69,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs wearing thin and corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2009 62,885 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 53,838 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 53,185 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 53,185 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 42,325 miles

Advise wheel aglinment check,front tyres wearing badly uneven.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YAU is a 2003 Proton Impian in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YAU, 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 YAU registered?

WA53 YAU is a 2003 Proton Impian, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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