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CN55 AXV

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,244 mi
Last recorded46,244 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 AXV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 46,244 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,074 miles

Offside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 42,068 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 35,328 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 35,328 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 27,208 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2012 20,004 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 13,494 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 13,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 10,777 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear wiper blade ineffective

Pass 21 Dec 2009 10,777 miles

Battery insecure

Rear wiper blade ineffective

Pass 3 Nov 2008 7,744 miles

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 3 Nov 2008 7,744 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

emf light on dash

oil leak from oil filter

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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CN55 AXV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CN55 AXV, 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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What year was CN55 AXV registered?

CN55 AXV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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