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AE55 EJZ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,073 mi
Last recorded61,073 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 EJZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 61,073 miles

Both Rear tyres worn on inner edge, also slightly perished on sidewalls

Front Suspension arms have corrosion but not excessive

Fuel filter corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 58,740 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 58,740 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,125 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 53,125 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,247 miles

All indicator bulbs getting pale

Fail 29 Sep 2014 51,247 miles

All indicator bulbs getting pale

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,723 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 41,723 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,709 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 28,911 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,009 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,489 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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AE55 EJZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 46,104 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 AE55 EJZ, 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 21 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE55 EJZ registered?

AE55 EJZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AE55 EJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 EJZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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