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AU54 AYL

2004 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,388 mi
Last recorded77,388 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Proton GEN-246,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 77,388 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 77,388 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 75,483 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 75,483 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 73,007 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 73,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2021 70,364 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 70,362 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 68,080 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 64,999 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 61,986 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 57,285 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 52,433 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 52,433 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 47,333 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,705 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 38,800 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 33,865 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 33,864 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 28,195 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 28,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 22,602 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 22,600 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,631 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 12,703 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 8,034 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 AYL is a 2004 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AYL, 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 AYL registered?

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

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