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WA54 EDP

2004 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

87,848 mi
Last recorded87,848 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Proton GEN-246,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 EDP
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2024 87,848 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 79,424 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 79,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 79,123 miles

Front & rear suspension corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2022 79,123 miles

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

Front & rear suspension corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 78,685 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

slight cut in o/s/f drop link

hand brake high travel

Pass 7 Oct 2020 77,363 miles

Front sub frame cdorroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 77,363 miles

Front sub frame cdorroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 75,971 miles

fuel filter corroded

o/s/f shock leaking

o/s/r caliper leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2018 74,592 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 72,790 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 72,780 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper insercure (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 70,986 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 70,919 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 69,170 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 69,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 66,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 66,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 62,761 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2012 60,260 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front wheel stiff to turn

Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,414 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 55,316 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 51,128 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 41,768 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2009 41,763 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 26,617 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 26,412 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 14,645 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limits

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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WA54 EDP is a 2004 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WA54 EDP, 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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WA54 EDP is a 2004 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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