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FJ55 NZG

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,594 mi
Last recorded73,594 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 NZG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,594 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 73,292 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn bold from outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated locking in mechanism (5.2.3)

both rear tyres small size than both front

Fail 12 Aug 2016 67,008 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn bold from outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated locking in mechanism (5.2.3)

both rear tyres small size than both front

Fail 4 Jul 2016 66,989 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres small size than both front tyres

Nearside Rear Tyre worn bold from outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated locking in mechanism (5.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,912 miles

Front tyres have a different aspect ratio than those fitted on rear.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 53,911 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Front tyres have a different aspect ratio than those fitted on rear.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 41,424 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 28,663 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 28,663 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 26,612 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,700 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 25,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,126 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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FJ55 NZG is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NZG, 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 NZG registered?

FJ55 NZG is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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