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FX54 HRW

2004 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,305 mi
Last recorded78,305 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Proton GEN-246,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 HRW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,305 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2017 78,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,591 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,510 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)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 65,436 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 16 Sep 2014 61,146 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,497 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 58,496 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 53,365 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 53,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 47,776 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 47,776 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,081 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,391 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 42,391 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,454 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 29,519 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 18,042 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 18,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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FX54 HRW is a 2004 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FX54 HRW, 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 FX54 HRW registered?

FX54 HRW is a 2004 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 October 2004.

Is FX54 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX54 HRW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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