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GN53 FEU

2004 Proton Impian

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,206 mi
Last recorded51,206 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Proton Impian51,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 FEU
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 51,206 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 49,993 miles

nearside rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Fail 18 Jan 2021 49,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

nearside rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 15 Jan 2020 48,921 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 48,919 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 45,852 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Faded in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wipers perished

Nearside Rear Tyre side-wall badly perished

Fail 16 Jan 2019 45,851 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center -Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti-Roll bar mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Faded in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wipers perished

Nearside Rear Tyre side-wall badly perished

Pass 17 Jan 2018 44,397 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 44,382 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 42,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 40,501 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 40,501 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 37,530 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 37,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 35,321 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 32,809 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,809 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 29,378 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 29,374 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 27,390 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 21,162 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 19,760 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 17,967 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 15,337 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Impian?

Based on 29,773 MOT tests across 2,440 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,608
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,274
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 881
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 718
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GN53 FEU is a 2004 Proton Impian in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,236 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 Impian fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN53 FEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Impian typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Proton Impian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN53 FEU registered?

GN53 FEU is a 2004 Proton Impian, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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