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BX59 JFK

2009 Proton GEN-2

Silver Lpg 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,693 mi
Last recorded67,693 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 JFK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2024 67,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative n/s and o/s (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective two mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 64,153 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 64,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall, several areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2022 60,696 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs, inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 57,082 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 57,080 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 55,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting - inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 53,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack mounting bushes have slight wear. (side to side movement)

Pass 31 Oct 2018 49,430 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 49,422 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire Rust hole in tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,083 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 39,573 miles

Offside Front tyre cut inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 34,737 miles

Center exhaust rubber weak

Engine covers fitted

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Wipers poor

Pass 22 Aug 2014 28,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2014 28,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2013 23,742 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

slight low spot on offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,544 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 JFK is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JFK, 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 JFK is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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