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EU55 EXJ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,394 mi
Last recorded111,394 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 EXJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 111,394 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load damaged (5.2.4a)

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

engine light on

Fail 14 Oct 2017 111,393 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load damaged (5.2.4a)

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Oct 2016 101,428 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 101,387 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 96,022 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 96,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 86,612 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 81,916 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 81,916 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 65,384 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 48,744 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,425 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 40,437 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,385 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,226 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer side

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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EU55 EXJ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EU55 EXJ, 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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EU55 EXJ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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