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WJ55 EWL

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,044 mi
Last recorded50,044 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 50,044 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inside edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint covered in sealant (6.1.2 (a))

auxiliary pulley noisy

Pass 9 Apr 2021 49,814 miles

Auxillary belt pulley very noisy

Both rear brake discs corroded

Different sized tyres fitted on front and rear

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

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front bottom ball joint dust cover insecure

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly (stepping)

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi-level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2021 49,814 miles

Emissions not tested Test aborted due to noisy aux belt pulley (failing lambda so requiring full catalyst test) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Auxillary belt pulley very noisy

Both rear brake discs corroded

Different sized tyres fitted on front and rear

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

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front bottom ball joint dust cover insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly (stepping)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi-level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 49,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 46,447 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 43,441 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 43,441 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured droplink broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 38,305 miles

1x offside rear sidelight bulb not working.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 32,620 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 32,620 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 26,122 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 26,122 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 26,122 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 23,137 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 20,352 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 20,352 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 16,912 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 13,606 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 9,780 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 EWL 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 EWL, 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 EWL registered?

WJ55 EWL is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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