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YJ53 LHX

2003 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,212 mi
Last recorded69,212 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 LHX
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 69,212 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 5 Aug 2009 69,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,860 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 54,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 29,111 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 29,109 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 13,122 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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YJ53 LHX is a 2003 Proton Wira in Blue with a 468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YJ53 LHX, 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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YJ53 LHX is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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