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BU53 BWE

2003 Proton Satria

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,447 mi
Last recorded50,447 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Proton Satria41,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 BWE
MakeProton
ModelSatria
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 50,447 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light on

Fail 30 Jul 2014 50,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Aug 2013 41,441 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 41,400 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 33,482 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 33,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,685 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 18,630 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 12,325 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 7,782 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 5,514 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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BU53 BWE is a 2003 Proton Satria in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BU53 BWE, 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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What year was BU53 BWE registered?

BU53 BWE is a 2003 Proton Satria, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is BU53 BWE safe to buy?

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