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FJ54 PZA

2004 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,320 mi
Last recorded96,320 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Proton GEN-246,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 PZA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 96,320 miles

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 96,272 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 90,928 miles

Central Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 85,737 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 80,143 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 74,800 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 74,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 69,355 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 63,601 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 56,330 miles

Nearside Rear park brake low reading 95 nearside,compared to 152 on of side.

Pass 15 Jan 2018 49,577 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres perished, cracked on inner side wall

Pass 13 Jan 2017 42,810 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 36,234 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 36,234 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 30,110 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 29,102 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 29,102 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,792 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,913 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 25,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,195 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,627 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,491 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 12,575 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 PZA is a 2004 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PZA, 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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FJ54 PZA is a 2004 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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