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WX55 CDV

2005 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,008 mi
Last recorded66,008 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 CDV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,008 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 62,283 miles

Front Inner 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 discs corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2015 62,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Inner 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 discs corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2014 56,468 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 56,468 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,430 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 51,430 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 44,489 miles

Engine light on

Fail 25 Oct 2012 44,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine light on

Pass 27 Oct 2011 36,436 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 36,330 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,846 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 29,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 23,228 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 15,768 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 CDV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc 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 CDV, 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 CDV?

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What year was WX55 CDV registered?

WX55 CDV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is WX55 CDV safe to buy?

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