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WJ52 XEY

2003 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,508 mi
Last recorded58,508 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 XEY
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2012 58,508 miles

BATTERY LOOSE THIS IS A MOT FAILURE

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED AND SPLITTING ;- NEEDS CHANGING RIGHT AWAY

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,508 miles

BATTERY LOOSE THIS IS A MOT FAILURE

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED AND SPLITTING ;- NEEDS CHANGING RIGHT AWAY

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,504 miles

n/s of vehicle damaged.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 49,504 miles

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

n/s of vehicle damaged.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 48,022 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 48,022 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 36,036 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front steering rack boots slightly perished

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2008 36,036 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front steering rack boots slightly perished

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2007 29,227 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 29,227 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 22,381 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 22,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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WJ52 XEY is a 2003 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WJ52 XEY, 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 WJ52 XEY registered?

WJ52 XEY is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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