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SF55 UCR

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,355 mi
Last recorded95,355 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 UCR
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 95,355 miles

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

fuel filler neck loose

gearbox mounting cradle heavily corroded

nearside rear outer wheel arch heavily corroded (just outside of a prescribed area)

offside front strut top mounting corroded

offside front upper inner wheel arch corroded

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear cross member heavily corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 95,354 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing rubber seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel filler neck loose

gearbox mounting cradle heavily corroded

nearside rear outer wheel arch heavily corroded (just outside of a prescribed area)

offside front strut top mounting corroded

offside front upper inner wheel arch corroded

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear cross member heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 94,108 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 94,107 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around strut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 94,055 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine bay (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch multi spots (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/quarter (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (2.4.A.3)

Front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage into pump nearing excessive (2.3.3b)

central stop light illuminating 50%

clutch fluid low

oil leak

power steering rack offside seeping oil

Pass 21 Dec 2016 92,105 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 92,098 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 80,960 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 80,960 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 69,942 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 69,942 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 56,953 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,741 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 46,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre worn on inner edges + perished

Pass 5 Nov 2012 43,878 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 43,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both no plate lamps obscured by overspray

Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,752 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 42,746 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 42,513 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,282 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 32,985 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 32,823 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 27,180 miles

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTINGS ARE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED!

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 27,180 miles

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTINGS ARE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED!

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton Gen 2 Gls?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
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SF55 UCR is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 46,357 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 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF55 UCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gen 2 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Proton Gen 2 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SF55 UCR is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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