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WX53 DOA

2003 Proton Wira

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,482 mi
Last recorded58,482 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 DOA
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,482 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 58,482 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 49,862 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

offside front indicator outer lens missing

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar D bush

wiper clearing deteriorating

Fail 3 Jun 2014 49,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

offside front indicator outer lens missing

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear foot brake reading not to usual standard

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar D bush

wiper clearing deteriorating

Pass 15 Apr 2013 48,960 miles

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

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

engine management warning lamp on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 48,936 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management warning lamp on

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 45,134 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,678 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r brake binding o/s/f indicator outer lens missing

Fail 3 Jan 2011 39,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r brake binding o/s/f indicator outer lens missing

Pass 21 Dec 2009 33,448 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f indicator outer lamp lens missing

Pass 24 Dec 2008 28,162 miles

o/s/f indicator lens incomplete

Fail 23 Dec 2008 28,130 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f indicator lens incomplete

Pass 3 Jan 2008 22,289 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 16,605 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake lever travel high

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre on wear bars

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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WX53 DOA is a 2003 Proton Wira in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WX53 DOA, 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 WX53 DOA registered?

WX53 DOA is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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