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AU54 EBV

2004 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,118 mi
Last recorded113,118 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Proton GEN-246,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 EBV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 113,118 miles

Central Rear View mirror missing

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 113,116 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear View mirror missing

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 110,112 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 110,106 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 and rear (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 110,098 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front foot brake rubber pedal -deteriorated

Offside Front head lamp deteriorated- not clear image

Pass 8 Nov 2014 106,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 106,071 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 8 Nov 2013 101,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 96,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 96,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 90,961 miles

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edge

near side rear tyre slight cracking & slight worn inner edge

off side rear tyre slight cracking & worn inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2010 80,349 miles

n/s rear handbrake reading lower and do not lock

Pass 16 Oct 2009 63,736 miles

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

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,301 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,323 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 33,323 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 EBV is a 2004 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EBV, 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 EBV is a 2004 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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