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EU54 PHK

2004 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,409 mi
Last recorded156,409 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Proton Gen 2 Gls48,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 PHK
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 156,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 156,409 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 135,859 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 139,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 121,137 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 121,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 101,500 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 101,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 79,119 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 79,110 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 63,081 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 63,081 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 48,880 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 20 Oct 2007 48,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front bumper insecure

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

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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EU54 PHK is a 2004 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EU54 PHK, 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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EU54 PHK is a 2004 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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