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FJ55 ODE

2005 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,897 mi
Last recorded100,897 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 ODE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 100,897 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 100,690 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 98,212 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 98,181 miles

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

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

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

Park brake cable not returning to caliper stop offside rear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to underside,offside rear antiroll bar mounting and to rear bumper support beam

moisture around power steering rack.fuel filter corrroding

Fail 7 Aug 2015 98,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Park brake cable not returning to caliper stop offside rear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to underside,offside rear antiroll bar mounting and to rear bumper support beam

moisture around power steering rack.fuel filter corrroding

Pass 26 Aug 2014 95,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

headlamp aim high on required limit

nsf bumper insecure

osf bumper insecure

rear cross member behind bumper has a corrosion hole(not structural)

steering rack weeping fluid not excessive

Fail 23 Aug 2014 95,840 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

headlamp aim high on required limit

nsf bumper insecure

osf bumper insecure

rear cross member behind bumper has a corrosion hole(not structural)

steering rack weeping fluid not excessive

Pass 20 Aug 2013 91,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyres have fine cracking between treads

Fail 14 Aug 2013 91,060 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyres have fine cracking between treads

Pass 28 Aug 2012 86,734 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 69,247 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 16 Jun 2011 69,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 28 Jul 2010 49,104 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,713 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 22,324 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 22,324 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 ODE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ODE, 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 ODE registered?

FJ55 ODE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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