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AU54 AXV

2004 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,801 mi
Last recorded73,801 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Proton GEN-246,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,801 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 73,801 miles

Offside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 69,278 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

offside rear tyres had deep cut to outer sidewall but not to cords/plys at time off test

Fail 16 Aug 2013 69,164 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

offside rear tyres had deep cut to outer sidewall but not to cords/plys at time off test

both battery terminals loose

Fail 30 Aug 2012 62,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,380 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 51,382 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 51,382 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

n/s/r tyre side wall crackig

Pass 19 Jun 2010 39,091 miles

rear center seatbelt retracting mechanism faulty

Fail 19 Jun 2010 39,090 miles

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)

rear center seatbelt retracting mechanism faulty

Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 21,293 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 21,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 10,409 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 AXV is a 2004 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AXV, 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 AXV registered?

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

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