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FY57 LXZ

2007 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,200 mi
Last recorded82,200 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 LXZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.69 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.09 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.03 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 82,199 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.69 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.09 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.03 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 78,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 73,480 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured in boot (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

fuel filler neck slightly loose but not likely to become detatched

Fail 2 Nov 2020 73,480 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier both in boot (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured in boot (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing rubbing on handbrake cable (6.1.3 (c) (i))

fuel filler neck slightly loose but not likely to become detatched

Pass 28 Oct 2019 59,243 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 59,242 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 56,400 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 52,773 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 48,231 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,109 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 44,109 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre & rear (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 39,292 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 35,618 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 31,738 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 20,436 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 15,267 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 15,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FY57 LXZ is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 47,381 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 FY57 LXZ, 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 19 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY57 LXZ registered?

FY57 LXZ is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is FY57 LXZ safe to buy?

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