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GX55 DZL

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,749 mi
Last recorded89,749 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 DZL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 89,749 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 83,270 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 79,005 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 79,000 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 76,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 76,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 73,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 72,483 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 70,394 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 67,816 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber split nearly all the way through (half completly split) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 67,816 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber split nearly all the way through (half completly split) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 65,044 miles

Headlamp bracket broke, Headlamp still secure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,239 miles

Offside Headlamp bracket broken, headlamp still secure

Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside headlamp bracket broken, headlamp still secure.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,252 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front tyre splits outer sidewall.

Offside headlamp bracket broken, headlamp still secure.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 55,857 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 51,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Rear silencer one rubber hanger split.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,376 miles

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

front pads getting low

rear exhaust rubber half split, but system still secure

Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,864 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,192 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,448 miles

osf head light slight insecure

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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GX55 DZL is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GX55 DZL, 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 GX55 DZL registered?

GX55 DZL is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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