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WU55 ENJ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,799 mi
Last recorded68,799 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 ENJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 68,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 68,799 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever lifts all the way to arm rest (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 93,400 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,663 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 56,070 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 56,070 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 52,184 miles

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

Front exhaust rubber split

Offside Front seat belt slow returning

Pass 10 Mar 2016 49,658 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 49,536 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 49,529 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust mounting damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,944 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 45,133 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Sep 2011 41,884 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 36,192 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,192 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,231 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 32,230 miles

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

Engine mangment light on

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

Handbrake is poor on nearside

Rear exhaust mount perished and snaped on one side

Rear wiper split

Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,382 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 26,382 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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WU55 ENJ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 46,104 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WU55 ENJ, 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 WU55 ENJ registered?

WU55 ENJ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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