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BX54 VEW

2004 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,997 mi
Last recorded44,997 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Proton GEN-246,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 VEW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 44,997 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 44,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 42,071 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 42,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

N/S/R,Tyre Inner Wall cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2011 39,036 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,660 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 36,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,017 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 31,015 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 22 Jul 2008 24,126 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished and close to the limit

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VEW is a 2004 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

BX54 VEW is a 2004 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is BX54 VEW safe to buy?

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