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WX55 BEU

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,181 mi
Last recorded85,181 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 BEU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 85,181 miles

power steering pipe damp with oil

Fail 3 Jul 2020 85,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

power steering pipe damp with oil

Pass 14 Feb 2019 75,778 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin

Fail 13 Feb 2019 75,775 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

nearside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 12 Feb 2018 71,755 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 68,131 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 68,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 63,497 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Feb 2016 63,487 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust rubbers broke

Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,570 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 59,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 52,052 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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WX55 BEU is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BEU, 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 WX55 BEU registered?

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

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