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BX54 EFK

2004 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,532 mi
Last recorded90,532 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Proton GEN-246,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 EFK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 90,532 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner bays (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to legal limit, replacement recommended (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and surrounding panel work (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner bays (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis ,floorpan and surrounding panelwork (2.4.A.3)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded

service brake efficiency requirements only just met

Fail 25 Nov 2017 90,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner bays (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to legal limit, replacement recommended (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and surrounding panel work (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner bays (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis ,floorpan and surrounding panelwork (2.4.A.3)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded

service brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 15 Nov 2016 81,840 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 81,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 72,571 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 71,287 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front bumper damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2014 71,287 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front bumper damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2013 64,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 64,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 51,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 49,840 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 46,348 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,342 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 46,342 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 41,905 miles

advise n/s/r handbrake check and adjust

Pass 20 Nov 2008 35,881 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 35,881 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 26,652 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BX54 EFK is a 2004 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BX54 EFK, 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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BX54 EFK is a 2004 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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