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FX55 CBV

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,978 mi
Last recorded59,978 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 CBV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 May 2019 59,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 56,729 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 56,729 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 53,732 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 53,732 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rubber mounting broken

Pass 26 May 2016 47,038 miles

Rear rubber exhaust mountings parting

Fail 25 May 2016 47,030 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear rubber exhaust mountings parting

Pass 29 May 2015 43,521 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,708 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 38,708 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 35,768 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 31,803 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 31,801 miles

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 27,900 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 12 Aug 2010 23,535 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 18,167 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 12,377 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 12,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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FX55 CBV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FX55 CBV, 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 FX55 CBV registered?

FX55 CBV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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