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EU55 LWY

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,093 mi
Last recorded67,093 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 LWY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 67,093 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 66,472 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 64,143 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 64,143 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 62,662 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 62,662 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 60,733 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both wings (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and side walls cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 60,731 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both wings (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and side walls cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 57,034 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 53,449 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 48,466 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 48,465 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,442 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 40,414 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,001 miles

could not see brakes through wheels

middle seat belt not working

Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,345 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 31,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,663 miles

handbrake travel getting high

Fail 20 Sep 2011 26,663 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

handbrake travel getting high

Pass 7 Sep 2010 22,368 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 18,060 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 12,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,738 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 LWY is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

EU55 LWY is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is EU55 LWY safe to buy?

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