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YJ55 MFP

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,925 mi
Last recorded49,925 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 MFP
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 49,925 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 49,925 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 47,920 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 45,708 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 45,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 41,827 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 41,827 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 39,270 miles

engine management warning lamp staying illuminated

exhaust system heavily corroded

front brake discs showing corossion ridges at edges

front brake pads half worn

oil leaks around gearbox

rear wiper blade split

vehicle paint work faded at osr

Fail 2 Dec 2017 39,270 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side at edge (3.5.1i)

engine management warning lamp staying illuminated

exhaust system heavily corroded

front brake discs showing corossion ridges at edges

front brake pads half worn

oil leaks around gearbox

rear wiper blade split

screw in osr outer tyre tread

vehicle paint work faded at osr

Pass 28 Oct 2016 37,065 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 34,392 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 34,392 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 31,115 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 26,315 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 26,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,900 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 20,544 miles

OSF INDICATOR DISCOLOURING.

OSF WING REPEATER LENS COVER MISSING.

OSR OUTER TYRE WALL PERISHED.

Pass 20 Nov 2010 17,666 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX RUBBER HANGERS SPLIT AND SNAPPED.

OSR OUTER TYRE WALL PERISHED.

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 28 Nov 2009 15,118 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING OFF AND SIDEWALLS PERISHED.

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL BELOW MAX LEVEL.

EXHAUST BACK BOX RUBBERS SPLIT.

LIGHT STALK FOR MAIN BEAM TEMPREMENTAL.

REAR VIEW MIRROR DISTORTED.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 12,585 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING OFF OUTER EDGES AND OUTER WALLS SCUFFED.

EXHAUST BACKBOX SUPPORT RUBBER HANGERS SPLIT.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

OSF WHEEL BADLY SCRATCHED.

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 MFP is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ55 MFP, 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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YJ55 MFP is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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