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FX54 JFU

2004 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,671 mi
Last recorded112,671 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Proton GEN-246,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 JFU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 112,671 miles

gearbox support beam holed/corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2021 112,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

gearbox support beam holed/corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 111,221 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 108,977 miles

Front wishbones starting to corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2018 104,483 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 100,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth 2/2/3mm - Excessive wear on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre tread depth 2/3/4mm - Excessive wear on inner edge.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 96,334 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 96,334 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 90,903 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 83,129 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 78,448 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 69,939 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 60,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 60,244 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 49,919 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,049 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 29,709 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 19,673 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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FX54 JFU is a 2004 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FX54 JFU, 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 FX54 JFU registered?

FX54 JFU is a 2004 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 December 2004.

Is FX54 JFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX54 JFU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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