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EU03 TZZ

2003 Proton Satria

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,201 mi
Last recorded74,201 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Proton Satria41,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 TZZ
MakeProton
ModelSatria
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 74,201 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 69,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 67,638 miles

Slight damage to off side front indicator lens

Slight damage to off side front indicator lens

Fail 3 Feb 2024 67,626 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight damage to off side front indicator lens

Slight damage to off side front indicator lens

Pass 20 Feb 2023 62,753 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 62,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 61,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 59,426 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 59,426 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 57,862 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 56,076 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 56,076 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,301 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 52,314 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres 185/60hr14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,369 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,495 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,540 miles

OSF brake slightly binding.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,618 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,905 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,040 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2011 29,013 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,178 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,690 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 23,690 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,768 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 18,791 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 18,791 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,393 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Satria?

Based on 31,089 MOT tests across 2,780 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
4,555
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,899
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,856
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,274
fog lamp not working 1,259
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EU03 TZZ is a 2003 Proton Satria in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Proton Satria models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 41,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Satria fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,899 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU03 TZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Satria typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Proton Satria is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU03 TZZ is a 2003 Proton Satria, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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