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YJ07 MGX

2007 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,649 mi
Last recorded43,649 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 MGX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 43,649 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 43,498 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 43,062 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 42,543 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 41,931 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 41,037 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 40,178 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 39,350 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 38,126 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 36,305 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 34,484 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust hangers split

Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,562 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 25,329 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 25,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,439 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,498 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 18,498 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 17 Mar 2010 14,901 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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YJ07 MGX is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YJ07 MGX, 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.

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What year was YJ07 MGX registered?

YJ07 MGX is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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