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FX55 CLZ

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,149 mi
Last recorded155,149 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 CLZ
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2015 155,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak from o/s shaft

Pass 4 Jul 2014 140,842 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 140,835 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 123,693 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 123,692 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 101,402 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 101,402 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 69,716 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 69,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,565 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,931 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 16,474 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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FX55 CLZ is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX55 CLZ, 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 FX55 CLZ registered?

FX55 CLZ is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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