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BX59 JCY

2009 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,230 mi
Last recorded150,230 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 JCY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 150,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake lever - advise brake adjustment/check (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 150,230 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both sides smaller tie rod - inner bush - excess worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn inner edge - below 1.6mm and cords starting to show (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn inner edge - cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn inner edge - cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake lever - advise brake adjustment/check (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 134,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 134,180 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 123,724 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 123,718 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch within 30cm of engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 114,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 99,017 miles

Both Wipers Starting To Smear

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspect LPG Leak As Can Smell LPG Under Bonnet, Tested With Spray No Visible Leaks

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres On Inner Edges On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 99,017 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Wipers Starting To Smear

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspect LPG Leak As Can Smell LPG Under Bonnet, Tested With Spray No Visible Leaks

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres On Inner Edges On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 82,711 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 79,197 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,206 miles

rear tyres heavily worn at inner edges.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 61,488 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,659 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,702 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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BX59 JCY is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 45,997 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX59 JCY, 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 17 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX59 JCY is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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