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BU03 URE

2003 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,830 mi
Last recorded74,830 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 URE
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 74,830 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 74,830 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,687 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,321 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,070 miles

o/s front wiper blade starting to split

rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,848 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 43,760 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 36,247 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 36,247 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,006 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 23,804 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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BU03 URE is a 2003 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BU03 URE, 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

How do I check the history of BU03 URE?

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What year was BU03 URE registered?

BU03 URE is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is BU03 URE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 URE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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