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WX55 BEO

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,805 mi
Last recorded118,805 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 BEO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 118,805 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 118,404 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 99,189 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,732 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 77,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,162 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,350 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 37,570 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,504 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 31,422 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,602 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 20,107 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 19,866 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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WX55 BEO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WX55 BEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WX55 BEO?

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What year was WX55 BEO registered?

WX55 BEO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is WX55 BEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX55 BEO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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