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WJ55 EWT

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,191 mi
Last recorded78,191 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 EWT
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 78,191 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 78,191 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,115 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 63,654 miles

4x exhuast rubbers deteriorated badly

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,184 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 43,924 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 43,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 32,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,368 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 EWT is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EWT, 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 EWT registered?

WJ55 EWT is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 11 September 2005.

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