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WX53 WRP

2003 Proton Wira

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,698 mi
Last recorded64,698 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 WRP
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 64,698 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 64,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 58,256 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

some running gear starting to get corroded(suspension)

Fail 28 May 2019 58,256 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

some running gear starting to get corroded(suspension)

Pass 20 Apr 2018 51,688 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 44,820 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

m.i.l. light on(enginemanagement)

slight damage to osr outer sill.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 38,889 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 38,888 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,448 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,315 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 27,315 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,048 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 20,543 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake warning light is on on the dashboard.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 20,094 miles

front brake disc's pitted.

wiper blades starting to smear.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,446 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,342 miles

Offside front tyre is 2mm

Pass 20 Sep 2007 10,345 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 8,257 miles

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 WRP is a 2003 Proton Wira in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WRP, 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 WRP registered?

WX53 WRP is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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