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AU54 AWZ

2004 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

69,135 mi
Last recorded69,135 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2004 Proton GEN-246,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 AWZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2011 69,135 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine xmember corroded

o/s rear disc scored and n/s pitted to excess

Fail 29 Sep 2011 68,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

2x front to re

2x rear disc pitted to excess

2x rear doors not opening at test

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 68,467 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,286 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 56,285 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,976 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 43,976 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Aug 2008 31,202 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 23,977 miles

How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?

Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
5,392
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,238
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,173
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,549
Registration plate lamp not working 1,436
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,406
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AU54 AWZ is a 2004 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2004 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 46,302 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 GEN-2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU54 AWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton GEN-2 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU54 AWZ is a 2004 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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