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YJ55 MFY

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,962 mi
Last recorded73,962 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 MFY
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 73,962 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 73,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 59,599 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 59,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 46,389 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 46,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 29,741 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 14,537 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Aug 2011 55,065 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 55,065 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 24,688 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 8,724 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gen 2 Gls?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
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YJ55 MFY is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 46,357 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 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ55 MFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gen 2 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Proton Gen 2 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ55 MFY registered?

YJ55 MFY is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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