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EJ57 UFD

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,154 mi
Last recorded57,154 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 UFD
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 57,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper split

Fail 20 Mar 2023 57,154 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Missing Door Handle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 51,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wiper split

Pass 22 Mar 2021 49,001 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 46,694 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 46,676 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 44,477 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 41,558 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 38,956 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 36,600 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 33,331 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 30,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 27,438 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 23,403 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 19,117 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 UFD is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UFD, 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 UFD registered?

EJ57 UFD is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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