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WJ55 EOC

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,970 mi
Last recorded81,970 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 EOC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 81,970 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear pads worn (3.5.1g)

Brake pipes coated with rustproofing

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2017 81,969 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear pads worn (3.5.1g)

Brake pipes coated with rustproofing

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,758 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 76,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 76,858 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 73,966 miles

e/m light on

Fail 14 Feb 2014 73,966 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

e/m light on

Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,902 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 68,902 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,613 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,485 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,177 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,743 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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WJ55 EOC is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJ55 EOC, 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 WJ55 EOC registered?

WJ55 EOC is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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