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SF55 DWM

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,698 mi
Last recorded73,698 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 DWM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,698 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

alarm comes on when engine running

engine management lamp staying on

Fail 22 Jun 2013 73,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

alarm comes on when engine running

engine management lamp staying on

Fail 15 Jun 2012 86,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 86,562 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,418 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 30 Jun 2011 62,418 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,006 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 61,005 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 61,005 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 58,443 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 58,443 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear shox bushes perrished

engine light on (passed gas test) req diagnostics

Pass 4 Sep 2008 57,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 DWM is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DWM, 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 SF55 DWM registered?

SF55 DWM is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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