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WJ55 ENV

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,959 mi
Last recorded67,959 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 ENV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 67,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 67,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge * ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 56,939 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 48,232 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 36,479 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 36,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 35,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 34,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted runout (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 33,564 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 32,750 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2017 32,750 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 29,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 29,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 27,391 miles

o/s front brake started to bind

o/s rear lens cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2013 17,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre outer side wall damage ON LIMIT

two front tyres outer edges wearing

Pass 11 Oct 2012 13,231 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 11,444 miles

n/s front tyre small cut in outer wall

n/s front wiper blade started to split

Pass 14 Oct 2010 10,328 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 8,710 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s front wiper blade split near limit

Pass 1 Sep 2008 5,447 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 5,447 miles

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

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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WJ55 ENV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WJ55 ENV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ55 ENV registered?

WJ55 ENV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ55 ENV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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