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SF55 DVA

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,434 mi
Last recorded42,434 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 DVA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 42,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake discs rusty

exhaust rubber mountings starting to deteriorate

handbrake lever high

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f and n/s/f sills rusty

underbody and suspension rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2016 42,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake discs rusty

exhaust rubber mountings starting to deteriorate

handbrake lever high

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f and n/s/f sills rusty

underbody and suspension rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2016 42,285 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake lever high

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

o/s and n/s sills rusty

rear brake discs rusty

underbody and suspension rusty

Fail 27 Jan 2016 42,281 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Fuel pipe insecure filler pipe (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexi hose (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake lever high

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

o/s and n/s sills rusty

rear brake discs rusty

underbody and suspension rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2015 42,052 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 42,051 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 37,901 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s siderepeater lens missing

Pass 1 Nov 2013 33,796 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 33,791 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,042 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 30,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,988 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight leak at steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,546 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,399 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 16,399 miles

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

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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SF55 DVA is a 2005 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 62.5%.

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 SF55 DVA, 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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SF55 DVA is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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