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SP54 BYH

2004 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,952 mi
Last recorded69,952 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Proton GEN-246,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 BYH
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 69,952 miles

Front cross member corroded next to engine mounting

Rear panel excessively corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2016 69,588 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front cross member corroded next to engine mounting

Rear panel excessively corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 58,129 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,896 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 51,849 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,640 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 45,632 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

fuel filter corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,129 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 44,129 miles

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

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres have large cracks in inner sidewalls

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 13 Oct 2011 40,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 37,096 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2010 37,096 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,733 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 33,725 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 30,062 miles

both front tyres near wear limit

Pass 30 Oct 2007 26,837 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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SP54 BYH is a 2004 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP54 BYH, 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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SP54 BYH is a 2004 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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