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FJ54 PYU

2004 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

58,675 mi
Last recorded58,675 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Proton GEN-246,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 PYU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 58,675 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 58,175 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 56,958 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 54,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 45,314 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 45,284 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2017 35,361 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 26,934 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 16,993 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 14,992 miles

both front tyres cracking on the outside,

Pass 4 Dec 2013 14,121 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 12,912 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 11,850 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 10,297 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 8,409 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 6,801 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 5,691 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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FJ54 PYU is a 2004 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FJ54 PYU, 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 FJ54 PYU registered?

FJ54 PYU is a 2004 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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