MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s/f tyre down to 2.5mm tread in places
Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level brake light (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure n/s/f of steering rack insecure, due to mounting bush having come away from bracket (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm limit in places (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall has bulge in (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking power steering high pressure hose leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge
nail in n/s/r tyre
o/s/f tyre down to 2.5mm tread in places
o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s door mirror damaged.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
2 cuts in outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre but not down to cords
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
o/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge
various small cuts and digs in out sidewall of n/s/r tyre but not down to cords
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
2 cuts in outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre but not down to cords
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
o/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge
various small cuts and digs in out sidewall of n/s/r tyre but not down to cords
o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut but not down to cords
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut but not down to cords
How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?
Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EU55 LWX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 EU55 LWX, 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 EU55 LWX registered?
EU55 LWX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 15 October 2005.
Is EU55 LWX safe to buy?
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