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FN54 AKJ

2004 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,171 mi
Last recorded80,171 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Proton GEN-246,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 AKJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 80,171 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 80,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 70,992 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 70,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 58,968 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 58,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,470 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 46,220 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 45,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advisefront tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2013 45,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advisefront tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 42,733 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,392 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,780 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,963 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 29,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 24,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,728 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2007 18,967 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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FN54 AKJ 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 66.7%.

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 FN54 AKJ, 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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FN54 AKJ is a 2004 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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