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WX55 BFA

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,855 mi
Last recorded71,855 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 BFA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,855 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front cut in wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

battery loose

Fail 19 May 2017 71,109 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp hazard light interference (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

*STRONG ADVISE* Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Pass 9 Apr 2016 65,577 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,249 miles

n/s/f repeater lense missing

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2015 61,227 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s/f repeater lense missing

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,829 miles

Advise offside rear tyre slight cracking/perishing.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 50,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Advise offside rear tyre slight cracking/perishing.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 37,468 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,628 miles

NAILS STUCK IN BOTH REAR TYRES

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

Fail 12 Apr 2012 31,628 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

NAILS STUCK IN BOTH REAR TYRES

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,621 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 28,619 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 25,300 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,184 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 BFA is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BFA, 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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WX55 BFA is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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