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CU57 EJD

2007 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

90,646 mi
Last recorded90,646 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 EJD
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 90,646 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 90,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 84,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 84,132 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by anti roll bar bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 78,269 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 78,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,419 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 69,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,122 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 64,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 57,647 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 57,647 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,487 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 49,487 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,091 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear inner sidelight inop

windscreen has light scoring

Fail 9 Aug 2012 43,091 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear inner sidelight inop

windscreen has light scoring

Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,480 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,968 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 29,968 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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CU57 EJD is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2007 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 47,381 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 CU57 EJD, 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 19 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU57 EJD is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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