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YJ53 VAD

2003 Proton Wira

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,604 mi
Last recorded93,604 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 VAD
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 93,604 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 87,943 miles

Front coil spring corroded and rear both (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear petrol feul neck corrded all way to the top

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

under body corrison all over and both outersill corrded

Fail 20 Nov 2017 87,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front coil spring corroded and rear both (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear petrol feul neck corrded all way to the top

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

under body corrison all over and both outersill corrded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 83,376 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 83,376 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 79,418 miles

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

eng lamp lit

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2015 79,418 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

eng lamp lit

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,396 miles

ENG LAMP LIT

FUEL PIPE CORRODED

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 75,396 miles

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

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

ENG LAMP LIT

FUEL PIPE CORRODED

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 71,199 miles

FUEL PIPE CORRODED

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

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 44,627 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

FUEL PIPE CORRODED

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

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 40,023 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 40,023 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,276 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 35,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 31,001 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 31,001 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,172 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 27,166 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,699 miles

child seat fitted to rear seat

Fail 13 Nov 2008 21,699 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to rear seat

Pass 20 Nov 2007 15,403 miles

battery insecure

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 VAD is a 2003 Proton Wira in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VAD, 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 VAD is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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