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BX54 VEH

2004 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,599 mi
Last recorded76,599 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Proton GEN-246,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 VEH
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 76,599 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 68,913 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 68,010 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 59,775 miles

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,857 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 44,971 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f wiper split

slight power steering leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,700 miles

Oil leak

headlight adjuster inopp

slight p/s leak

Fail 20 Jan 2012 35,543 miles

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

head light adjuster switch inop

Pass 20 Jan 2012 35,543 miles

head light adjuster switch inop

Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,062 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake imbalance of 65% recorded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 23,250 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 17,069 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 11,842 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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BX54 VEH is a 2004 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BX54 VEH, 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 BX54 VEH registered?

BX54 VEH is a 2004 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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