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WJ55 EOE

2005 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

32,595 mi
Last recorded32,595 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 EOE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 32,595 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 32,595 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,388 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 30,388 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 May 2010 29,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 29,165 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,708 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,346 miles

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

surface rust on all brake discs

Fail 31 Mar 2008 17,346 miles

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

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

surface rust on all brake discs

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 EOE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EOE, 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 EOE registered?

WJ55 EOE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is WJ55 EOE safe to buy?

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