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FJ53 HBD

2003 Proton Satria

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,623 mi
Last recorded67,623 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Proton Satria41,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HBD
MakeProton
ModelSatria
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 67,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre rubber perished due to age (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre rubber perished due to age

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre rubber perished due to age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre rubber perished due to age

Oil leak ()

exhaust flexi sleeve damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2016 67,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre rubber perished due to age (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre rubber perished due to age

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre rubber perished due to age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear tyre rubber perished due to age

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust flexi sleeve damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,363 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 63,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 58,196 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 53,604 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 53,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,764 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 46,441 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 46,441 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,469 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 39,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 39,459 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,930 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 21,951 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 12,917 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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FJ53 HBD is a 2003 Proton Satria in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJ53 HBD, 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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FJ53 HBD is a 2003 Proton Satria, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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