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FJ57 JWD

2007 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,002 mi
Last recorded52,002 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 JWD
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 52,002 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 52,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 48,737 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,171 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel at lever (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 45,171 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel at lever (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 41,069 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 40,982 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 37,484 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 37,484 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 33,599 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

outer wall slightly damaged on n s front tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2014 29,833 miles

coolant radiator bracket corroded on lower mounting

Pass 18 Mar 2013 26,405 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,845 miles

both rear tyres perished and tread starting to split

Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,934 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 19,933 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 14,584 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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FJ57 JWD is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FJ57 JWD, 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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What year was FJ57 JWD registered?

FJ57 JWD is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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