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YJ05 WZA

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,885 mi
Last recorded46,885 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 WZA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,885 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,396 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking around outer sidewall

Offside front tyre cracking around outer sidewall.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 31,767 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,455 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,230 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,355 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 19,181 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 19,181 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 15,864 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,897 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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YJ05 WZA is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WZA, 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 YJ05 WZA registered?

YJ05 WZA is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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