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WX55 LME

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,566 mi
Last recorded79,566 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 LME
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 79,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 69,559 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 63,251 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 58,345 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 52,698 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 47,574 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 43,325 miles

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

number plate lamps dim

Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,508 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 37,508 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,719 miles

rear exhaust mountings starting to split

Fail 23 Nov 2009 31,719 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust mountings starting to split

Pass 26 Nov 2008 23,301 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gen 2 Gls?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
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WX55 LME is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 46,357 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Gen 2 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX55 LME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gen 2 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Proton Gen 2 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX55 LME registered?

WX55 LME is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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