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AU05 JYX

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,186 mi
Last recorded151,186 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 JYX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2016 151,186 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 137,438 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r disc grooved

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 118,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 29 May 2014 118,192 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 May 2013 106,674 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 106,656 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2012 99,717 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 May 2012 99,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 May 2011 90,171 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 31 May 2011 90,171 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 80,357 miles

front wiper blades split

rear exhaust rubber poor

Fail 13 May 2010 80,357 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front wiper blades split

rear exhaust rubber poor

Pass 28 May 2009 71,745 miles

backbox rubber splitting

tracking

Pass 24 May 2008 64,664 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

engine warning light illuminated

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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AU05 JYX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AU05 JYX, 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.

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AU05 JYX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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