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DX55 NCC

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,852 mi
Last recorded60,852 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 NCC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,852 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 58,348 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 58,159 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 52,300 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front and centre exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated- exhaust still deemed to be secure

headlamp dip/mainbeam switch has intermittant fault

water pump worn/noisy

Fail 8 Jun 2015 51,926 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front and centre rubber exhaust mounts deteriorated- exhaust still deemed to be secure via the remaining mounts

noise from engine- belt end

Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,964 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade deteriorated- non testable item

Pass 17 Jun 2013 40,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,060 miles

1 of the high visibility stoplamp bulbs is inoperative

1 of the rear exhaust mounts is deteriorated but secured with a zip clip

the outer wall on the nearside rear tyre is damaged/deteriorated- not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 14 Jun 2012 34,969 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

1 of the high visibility stoplamp bulbs is inoperative

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

the outer wall on the nearside rear tyre is damaged/deteriorated- not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 26 May 2011 28,705 miles

1 of the rear rubber exhaust mounts is broken/ has been secured using a plastic tie

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall is slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2010 22,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 16,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

fuel tank showing sign of leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,185 miles

fuel tank showing sign of leaking

Pass 15 Dec 2008 15,070 miles

16% front brake imbalance.

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

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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DX55 NCC is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 46,104 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DX55 NCC, 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 DX55 NCC registered?

DX55 NCC is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is DX55 NCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 NCC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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