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FJ55 NZM

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,506 mi
Last recorded96,506 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 NZM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 96,506 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 96,503 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 96,385 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

ex front flexi det

o/s/f upper panel holed

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 22 Oct 2018 92,006 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

o/s/f upper panel corroded

skirts fitted to outer sills

Fail 18 Oct 2018 91,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end cap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

o/s/f upper panel corroded

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,727 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

skirts fitted to outer sills

Fail 4 Oct 2017 87,727 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake application uneven 34% (3.7.B.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 4 Oct 2016 84,076 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

bodywork damaged

e/m/light on

skirts fitted to outer sills

Fail 4 Oct 2016 84,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

bodywork damaged

e/m/light on

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 13 Oct 2015 76,796 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

bodywork damaged

e/m/light on

oil leak

rear discs corroding

Fail 13 Oct 2015 76,796 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

bodywork damaged

e/m/light on

oil leak

rear discs corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2014 70,276 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

hi level brake light inop

o/s/f tyre wearing

Fail 2 Oct 2014 70,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

bodywork & rear bumper damaged

hi level brake light inop

o/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,255 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs corroding

Fail 21 Oct 2013 64,255 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wearing

rear discs corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2012 57,060 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 57,060 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 45,591 miles

front tyres 2mm

Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,671 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 37,671 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,328 miles

offside rear lamp damaged

some minor damage to windscreen

Fail 28 Sep 2009 32,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear lamp damaged

some minor damage to windscreen

Fail 28 Aug 2008 24,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,437 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 NZM is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FJ55 NZM, 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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FJ55 NZM is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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