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WJ55 EWR

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,495 mi
Last recorded64,495 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 EWR
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,495 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 60,575 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 56,628 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 51,835 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 51,792 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 47,412 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,011 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,408 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,254 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 31,254 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,005 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,595 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Aug 2008 17,788 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,788 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 EWR is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EWR, 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 EWR registered?

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

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