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GN55 ESY

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,488 mi
Last recorded72,488 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 ESY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 72,488 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 72,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 70,712 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 70,712 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 69,292 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 67,866 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 67,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 66,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 66,150 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 64,591 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 62,762 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 61,467 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 59,756 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,429 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre tread is worn on inner edge

Offside rear light cluster lightly damaged

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,440 miles

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,678 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2009 32,678 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,011 miles

Front bumper insecure

Hand brake requires adjustment..

No plates damaged..

Fail 11 Sep 2008 26,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

No plates damaged..

Front bumper insecure

Hand brake requires adjustment..

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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GN55 ESY is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GN55 ESY, 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 GN55 ESY registered?

GN55 ESY is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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