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FJ55 NYY

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,982 mi
Last recorded85,982 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 NYY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2024 85,982 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 67,044 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 58,781 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 50,632 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 44,086 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 44,086 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour new bulb fitted (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour new bulb fitted (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 34,231 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 33,083 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2016 31,470 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 29,677 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 28,146 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

offside rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

slight free play at offside rear wheel area

Pass 4 Oct 2013 25,650 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 23,004 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,315 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 16,018 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 12,301 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 7,999 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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FJ55 NYY is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FJ55 NYY, 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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What year was FJ55 NYY registered?

FJ55 NYY is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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