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WU51 CJF

2001 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,839 mi
Last recorded114,839 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Proton Persona60,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 CJF
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 114,839 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 114,344 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 114,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 116,117 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 116,117 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 112,283 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 110,317 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 109,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens insecure (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 107,774 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front panel below radiator (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 103,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside very slight coolant leak on radiator hose

Fail 4 Apr 2017 103,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside very slight coolant leak on radiator hose

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 94,988 miles

both front tyres wearing inner shoulders

o/s/f metal brake pipe slight corrossion

Pass 14 Apr 2014 91,677 miles

both rear tyres worn inner shoulders

nearside rear tyre tread low 2mm

offside rear tyre tread low 1.6mm-2mm

Fail 7 Apr 2014 91,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn inner shoulders

nearside rear tyre tread low 2mm

offside rear tyre tread low 1.6mm-2mm

Pass 20 Sep 2012 86,931 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 84,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 84,435 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 78,264 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,383 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 60,083 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 50,297 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,319 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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WU51 CJF is a 2001 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2001 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 60,361 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU51 CJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Proton Persona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU51 CJF?

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What year was WU51 CJF registered?

WU51 CJF is a 2001 Proton Persona, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is WU51 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 CJF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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