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PO54 MEU

2004 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

30,299 mi
Last recorded30,299 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Proton Gen 2 Gls48,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 MEU
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2021 30,299 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst on test (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive joint under radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front crossmember corroded

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2020 29,598 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 29,598 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 28,489 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross Member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Below Radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Tank Corroded

Fuel Tank Strap Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 28,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross Member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Below Radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Tank Corroded

Fuel Tank Strap Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 27,102 miles

Front / Rear Suspension Corroded

Fuel Tank Corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 27,082 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front / Rear Suspension Corroded

Fuel Tank Corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly Pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 25,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 25,837 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 24,684 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 22,663 miles

fuel tank very rusty

n/s/r tyre has stress cracks and side wall wear

o/s/r seat belt socket has tape around cover,but works fine

Fail 1 Apr 2015 22,663 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

fuel tank very rusty

n/s/r tyre has stress cracks and side wall wear

o/s/r seat belt socket has tape around cover,but works fine

Pass 8 Apr 2014 21,174 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking in between tread

Fail 8 Apr 2014 21,170 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre cracking in between tread

Nearside rear tyre badly cracked on inner and outer sidewalls

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls and in between tread

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,622 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorating (cracking)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 19,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres deteriorating (cracking)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 17,895 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between tread and on outer sidewalls.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 15,881 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,012 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 11,482 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 9,471 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gen 2 Gls?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
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PO54 MEU is a 2004 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 Proton Gen 2 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 48,105 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 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO54 MEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gen 2 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Proton Gen 2 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PO54 MEU is a 2004 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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