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MF57 ZFJ

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,181 mi
Last recorded108,181 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 ZFJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 108,181 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

park brake travel high

Pass 8 Oct 2019 96,556 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 96,556 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,354 miles

Bumper cross member corroded - rear

Bumper not clipped - offside front upper

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/box section nearside bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre splitting - offside rear

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Oct 2017 76,533 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 76,532 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 74,020 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 68,253 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing inside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,800 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 61,800 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 55,833 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 55,833 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 36,486 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 36,486 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 25,923 miles

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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MF57 ZFJ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 46,351 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 MF57 ZFJ, 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 18 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 MF57 ZFJ registered?

MF57 ZFJ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is MF57 ZFJ safe to buy?

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