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CN55 CXU

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,104 mi
Last recorded76,104 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 76,104 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 76,100 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 72,447 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 69,606 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s & o/s (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,631 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & rear (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front to rear (6.1.B.2)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2016 65,218 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,043 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 58,062 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,064 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,031 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 50,028 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 42,887 miles

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

handbrake travel nearing limits of no reserve travel may need adjustment/repair in the near future.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,663 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 37,663 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,014 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,984 miles

rear exhaust mounting badly cracked

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 CXU is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 CN55 CXU, 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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CN55 CXU is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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