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DK55 CJO

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,629 mi
Last recorded82,629 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 CJO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 82,629 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 82,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,706 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,766 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre wearing away on inner edge.

Fail 25 Apr 2018 56,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre wearing away on inner edge.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 45,114 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,380 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,640 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls.

Fail 4 Feb 2014 12,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 4 Feb 2014 12,418 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 28 Oct 2013 12,411 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 9 Oct 2012 11,708 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 11,089 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 11,089 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 10,186 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 10,186 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 8,985 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 8,985 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 7,194 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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DK55 CJO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DK55 CJO, 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 DK55 CJO registered?

DK55 CJO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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