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FJ55 NYW

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,735 mi
Last recorded106,735 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 NYW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 106,735 miles

Offside Rear brake disc guard corroded

engine oil leak

fuel filter corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2019 106,680 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc guard corroded

engine oil leak

fuel filter corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 103,881 miles

front panel corroded, exhaust system corroded, springs corroded, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

n/s/r caliper damp

Fail 20 Aug 2018 103,879 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play brake pedal spongy (1.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

front panel corroded, exhaust system corroded, springs corroded, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Aug 2017 101,304 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,138 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc wishbones (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2014 83,620 miles

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

both front discs worn

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 66,449 miles

front brakes out of balance

o/s front + n/s rear tyres poor condition

o/s front brake binding

Fail 23 Jul 2013 66,282 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s front + n/s rear tyres poor condition

o/s front brake binding

Pass 13 Apr 2012 61,091 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,196 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 51,138 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls slightly deteriorated.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 51,138 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front bumper insecure.

both rear tyre outer sidewalls slightly deteriorated.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,455 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,070 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 26 Aug 2008 29,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FJ55 NYW is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FJ55 NYW, 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 FJ55 NYW registered?

FJ55 NYW is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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