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AU54 AXK

2004 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,479 mi
Last recorded56,479 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Proton GEN-246,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 AXK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,479 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 56,479 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2014 51,225 miles

advise exhaust very rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2014 51,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

advise exhaust very rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,962 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 40,962 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 36,766 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 36,766 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slightly low effort on n/s/r brake

Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,021 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 30,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,128 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

PAS fluid leaking

front brakes have slight fluctuation

front wipers spilt and smearing the screen.

Fail 15 Oct 2009 26,128 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

PAS fluid leaking

front brakes have slight fluctuation

front wipers spilt and smearing the screen.

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 5 Sep 2008 22,103 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 18,502 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)

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 AXK is a 2004 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AXK, 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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What year was AU54 AXK registered?

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

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