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BX55 OME

2005 Proton Impian

Maroon Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,836 mi
Last recorded68,836 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Proton Impian48,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 OME
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 68,836 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 68,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2020 67,877 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 65,737 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 65,737 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 62,675 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load seat belt clasp cover missing (5.2.4a)

exhaust has temporary repair but not leaking at time of test

Fail 15 Feb 2018 62,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load seat belt clasp cover missing (5.2.4a)

exhaust has temporary repair but not leaking at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2017 58,253 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 58,207 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and large hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 51,820 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing inner edge at 1mm

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated cover missing off stalk (5.2.3)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 45,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 45,036 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 35,431 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 17,998 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 17,756 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 17,754 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 16,658 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 15,238 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 12,424 miles

SLIGHT DAMPNESS ON O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

Pass 23 Oct 2008 9,430 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 9,430 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Proton Impian?

Based on 29,773 MOT tests across 2,440 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,608
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,274
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 881
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 718
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BX55 OME is a 2005 Proton Impian in Maroon with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 48,769 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 Impian fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX55 OME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Impian typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Proton Impian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX55 OME is a 2005 Proton Impian, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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