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YX54 BDY

2004 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,720 mi
Last recorded81,720 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Proton GEN-246,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 BDY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 81,720 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers fitted

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 3 May 2017 76,207 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake lever travel high

o/s/r brake disc worn on inner face

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2016 71,581 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 71,581 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 66,820 miles

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2015 66,812 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

sump suspected cracked constant drip of oil

Pass 21 Jul 2014 50,449 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 57,730 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2013 57,562 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2012 53,121 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

foot brake pedal rubber worn at the bottom but is still fully secure

front number plate has slight damage and still fully readable

Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,517 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 43,407 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre cracking in tread

rear disc pads 75% worn

Pass 26 Oct 2009 35,947 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 35,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,131 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 15 Oct 2008 25,131 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2007 18,580 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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YX54 BDY is a 2004 Proton GEN-2 in Gold 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 YX54 BDY, 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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YX54 BDY is a 2004 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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