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YX03 BYR

2003 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

81,507 mi
Last recorded81,507 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 BYR
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2014 81,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 75,716 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 75,716 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 72,154 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 72,154 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 70,008 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,670 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 67,670 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 64,894 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 64,894 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 61,602 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 61,602 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 58,086 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 58,086 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 53,724 miles

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

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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YX03 BYR is a 2003 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YX03 BYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX03 BYR registered?

YX03 BYR is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is YX03 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX03 BYR shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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