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GX54 FRP

2004 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,715 mi
Last recorded69,715 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Proton GEN-246,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 FRP
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 69,715 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight play from steering rack support bushes

Fail 28 Aug 2019 69,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

slight play from steering rack support bushes

Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,063 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 64,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 56,367 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 50,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 50,542 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pump to rack (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracking on tread

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,147 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 49,147 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 45,172 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 45,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 41,011 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2012 37,162 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 37,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

difficult to inspect rear inner brake pads

nearside front tyre worn badly inner edge

rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 7 Nov 2011 33,309 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 27 Oct 2010 29,179 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 6 Nov 2009 25,752 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,179 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 18,757 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 18,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GX54 FRP is a 2004 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GX54 FRP, 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 GX54 FRP registered?

GX54 FRP is a 2004 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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