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EJ57 UES

2008 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,765 mi
Last recorded76,765 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 UES
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 76,765 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 69,587 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 63,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 57,279 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 57,279 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Multiple objects hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Hanging on rear suspension (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 52,904 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever travel indicates braking system may require maintenance.

Fail 5 Jan 2021 52,904 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever travel indicates braking system may require maintenance.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 45,903 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 45,896 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 37,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ends split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge heavily scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 37,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ends split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge heavily scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 28,524 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 23,572 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 23,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 21,401 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 19,634 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 17,043 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 14,305 miles

Offside front tyre wearing at inner edge,

Pass 6 Dec 2011 12,529 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 12,529 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 9,279 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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EJ57 UES is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 46,351 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 EJ57 UES, 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 18 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 EJ57 UES registered?

EJ57 UES is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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