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YJ05 WZH

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,759 mi
Last recorded103,759 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 103,759 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 102,719 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 17,108 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW.

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSR WHEELBEARING.

Pass 18 May 2009 11,184 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEELBEARINGS.

Pass 14 May 2008 7,263 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 WZH is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WZH, 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 WZH registered?

YJ05 WZH is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is YJ05 WZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ05 WZH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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