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WJ55 EOK

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,449 mi
Last recorded107,449 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 107,449 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake below par on both service & handbrake

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Bald on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 107,294 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalanced by 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Bush Eye (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake below par on both service & handbrake

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Bald on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 104,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear brake caliper sticking

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2020 104,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear brake caliper sticking

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2019 97,388 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 97,388 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 90,486 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 82,584 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 75,647 miles

Front pads getting low

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper blade small tear but clearing screen ok

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 68,230 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,748 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 60,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 56,187 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 50,815 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 43,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 43,145 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 36,893 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,492 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,731 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 EOK is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EOK, 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 EOK registered?

WJ55 EOK is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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