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BD55 GEN

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,855 mi
Last recorded103,855 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 GEN
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 103,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal has long travel

handbrake has long travel

power steering pipes have slight leakage

underside components corroded

underside dirty

windscreen washer power cables running through door aperture

Fail 9 Nov 2020 103,847 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/ lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal has long travel

offside rear handbrake lever on calliper seized

power cables for washers routed via offside front door aperture

underside components corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2019 99,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 99,980 miles

Emissions not tested Due to Exhaust Blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis box section nr Anti-Roll Bar Mounting Bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 93,939 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog Lamp Damaged/not Working

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 86,104 miles

rear exhaust joint deteriorating

Fail 20 Dec 2017 86,103 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust joint deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2017 79,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 74,075 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 16 Dec 2014 65,497 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exaust rusty

underbody waxoil applied covering underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 58,608 miles

front discs starting to corrode

Fail 18 Dec 2013 58,608 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 20 Nov 2012 55,392 miles

front pads getting low

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Nov 2012 55,392 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads getting low

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,337 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Feb 2012 52,285 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,172 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,878 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 38,390 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,727 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge advise replacement

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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BD55 GEN is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2005 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 46,104 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 BD55 GEN, 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.

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BD55 GEN is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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