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AU54 ECD

2004 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,855 mi
Last recorded47,855 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Proton GEN-246,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 ECD
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 47,855 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine coolant & brake fluid low

exhaust corroding & has slight blow

front tyre depths getting low

o/s/f seat belt catch missing its cover

rear brake pads very low and discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2016 44,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 44,219 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower quarter (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower quarter (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 39,912 miles

Battery loose

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 39,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery loose

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 36,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 32,764 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

front and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 3 Aug 2012 29,108 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

front and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 8 Jul 2011 24,484 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

front brake ferrules slightly corroded

n/s rear door does not open

Pass 31 Jul 2010 21,937 miles

Both Front Discs Rusty/Scored

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake Discs Rusty/Scored

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 21,937 miles

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

Both Front Discs Rusty/Scored

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake Discs Rusty/Scored

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 18,813 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 18,813 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 16,070 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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 ECD is a 2004 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ECD, 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 ECD is a 2004 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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