2004 Proton GEN-2 1.6L Petrol · WA54 EER

The 2025‑10‑28 MOT at 168,686 miles was recorded as PASSED, yet the test flagged a severely deteriorated constant‑velocity boot, corroded suspension mounting points and non‑functioning rear stop lamps, meaning the vehicle remains mechanically compromised despite the official pass. The recurring nature of these faults—particularly the repeated CV boot failure and suspension corrosion—shows a worsening rather than improving maintenance trend. At 22 years old the 168,686‑mile odometer equates to roughly 7,668 miles per year, which is typical for the model, but the mileage trajectory reveals periods of accelerated use: the interval from the 2024‑10‑09 test (162,892 mi) to the 2025‑10‑28 test (168,686 mi) added 5,794 miles in twelve months, and the 2023‑10‑17 to 2024‑10‑09 interval contributed a further 6,279 miles, indicating the vehicle has been driven more intensively in recent years rather than sitting idle. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the front and rear suspension mounting points for excessive corrosion, verify the integrity of the constant‑velocity boots on both drive shafts, examine brake discs for pitting or scoring and measure pad thickness, check the functionality of all stop lamps and the operation of the handbrake, and look for structural rust on the chassis legs, sills and floor panels, as well as the state of the exhaust system and power‑steering fluid level.