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EU55 LWX

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,881 mi
Last recorded66,881 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 LWX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 66,881 miles

o/s/f tyre down to 2.5mm tread in places

Fail 4 Nov 2015 66,881 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 58,705 miles

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 58,705 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,775 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 51,775 miles

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)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 51,755 miles

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.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 44,211 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 44,211 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,555 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 36,555 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 27,362 miles

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut but not down to cords

Fail 5 Oct 2009 27,362 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 20,015 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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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.

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