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PO54 JVA

2004 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,266 mi
Last recorded85,266 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Proton GEN-246,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 JVA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 85,266 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 85,243 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 79,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 79,634 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 74,784 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 71,533 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 71,533 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 69,322 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 61,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,504 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,260 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,245 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2012 36,245 miles

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

brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 33,000 miles

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

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

front outer tyre sidewall damaged

power steering drive belt starting to split

Fail 19 May 2010 33,000 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front outer tyre sidewall damaged

power steering drive belt starting to split

Pass 8 Dec 2008 19,267 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 14,215 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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PO54 JVA is a 2004 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PO54 JVA, 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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PO54 JVA is a 2004 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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