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YJ05 UJB

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,944 mi
Last recorded61,944 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 UJB
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,944 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 61,944 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 51,022 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 51,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 41,193 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,411 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gen 2 Gls?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
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YJ05 UJB is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 46,357 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Gen 2 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ05 UJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gen 2 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Proton Gen 2 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ05 UJB registered?

YJ05 UJB is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YJ05 UJB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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