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WJ55 EXB

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,780 mi
Last recorded72,780 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 EXB
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 72,780 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,838 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wall slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Sep 2015 57,458 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 2 Sep 2015 57,456 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Sep 2014 53,971 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2014 53,968 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,357 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 49,350 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 43,471 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 37,814 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,209 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 25,832 miles

Brake discs slightly corroded

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 25,832 miles

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

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

Brake discs slightly corroded

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 19,572 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 EXB is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 46,104 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EXB, 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 EXB registered?

WJ55 EXB is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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