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FJ55 ODS

2005 Proton GEN-2

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,054 mi
Last recorded82,054 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 ODS
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 82,054 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective both rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 80,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective both rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 77,231 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,149 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 69,446 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 69,444 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,437 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,416 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 64,415 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,962 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,812 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 49,176 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,283 miles

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

wiper blades split at ends

Fail 23 Sep 2010 42,282 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,928 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,991 miles

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

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

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 ODS is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Beige with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ODS, 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 ODS is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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