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AU54 AYZ

2004 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,765 mi
Last recorded84,765 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Proton GEN-246,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 84,765 miles

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 11 Sep 2024 81,054 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 80,991 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both Sides - Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 77,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner wing areas holed... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres smooth inner edges....cushion rubber exposed almost to excess (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp patterns deteriorated....no kick off?

Fail 5 Sep 2023 77,329 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner wing areas holed... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres smooth inner edges....cushion rubber exposed almost to excess (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp patterns deteriorated....no kick off?

Pass 6 Sep 2022 73,764 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 69,905 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 69,888 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 68,190 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,267 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,505 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2016 55,586 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,766 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,650 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,583 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,584 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 37,267 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,162 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 32,115 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,715 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 26,705 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 AYZ is a 2004 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AYZ, 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 AYZ registered?

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

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