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YJ55 MFO

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,436 mi
Last recorded49,436 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 MFO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 49,436 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,824 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 47,789 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 43,562 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag warning light indicates a fault

Pass 25 Nov 2011 36,484 miles

both rear tyres bald inside edge

Pass 30 Nov 2010 26,883 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 26,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 26,388 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 21,009 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 21,009 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 13,968 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside rear a b s wire and brake cable support bolt missing

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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YJ55 MFO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJ55 MFO, 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 YJ55 MFO registered?

YJ55 MFO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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