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AE53 WCF

2003 Proton Satria

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,589 mi
Last recorded60,589 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Proton Satria41,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 WCF
MakeProton
ModelSatria
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 60,589 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

few areas of corrorsion on underside

nearside front tyre perished

nosie from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 22 Jul 2014 60,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

few areas of corrorsion on underside

nearside front tyre perished

nosie from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2013 54,613 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,665 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 48,665 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 41,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 41,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 36,365 miles

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)

front number plate cracked

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear brake effort slightly low

signs of leakage of brake fluid on to servo.no visable leaks

slight seepage of fluid from steering rack on n/s

Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,125 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,940 miles

o/side rear hub bearing slightly noisy

Pass 28 Nov 2007 29,365 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 29,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Nov 2006 24,257 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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AE53 WCF is a 2003 Proton Satria in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AE53 WCF, 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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AE53 WCF is a 2003 Proton Satria, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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