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YJ05 JVH

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,312 mi
Last recorded71,312 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 JVH
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 71,312 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 67,680 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 63,399 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 63,372 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2015 56,909 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 56,779 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2014 48,566 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 41,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,018 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,730 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake pads half worn

o/s and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,899 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,670 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 19,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

brake fluid on minimum

Pass 9 Apr 2008 14,248 miles

o/s+n/s front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Apr 2008 14,248 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s+n/s front tyres worn on edges

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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YJ05 JVH is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJ05 JVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ05 JVH registered?

YJ05 JVH is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YJ05 JVH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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