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FX55 CLY

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,545 mi
Last recorded79,545 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 CLY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 79,545 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 79,545 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 76,335 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 76,335 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 62,828 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 62,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,214 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 52,168 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,849 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 44,849 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,935 miles

centre exhaust mounting splitting

rear exhaust mounting splitting

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 CLY is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CLY, 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 CLY registered?

FX55 CLY is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FX55 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX55 CLY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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