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SF53 BUJ

2003 Proton Satria

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,584 mi
Last recorded81,584 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Proton Satria41,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 BUJ
MakeProton
ModelSatria
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 81,584 miles

Front cross member corroded

Front windscreen damaged

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 81,584 miles

Front cross member corroded

Front windscreen damaged

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 64,808 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSF floorpan to sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 47,689 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 47,604 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven n/s/r 53kgf. o/s/r 124kgf (3.7.B.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 33,350 miles

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

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

mounting bolt missing rear silencer

Fail 9 Dec 2016 33,204 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

mounting bolt missing rear silencer

Pass 14 Dec 2015 22,442 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High view brake light (1.2.1b)

Unable to perform emission test

Windscreen wipers deteriorted

Fail 11 Dec 2015 22,442 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High view brake light (1.2.1b)

Unable to perform emission test

Windscreen wipers deteriorted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 19,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 19,405 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 19,387 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 19,387 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)

Brake warning lamp illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 16,111 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 14,217 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 12,681 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 7,317 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 5,129 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 4,064 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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SF53 BUJ is a 2003 Proton Satria in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SF53 BUJ, 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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SF53 BUJ is a 2003 Proton Satria, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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