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YJ55 MGE

2005 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,769 mi
Last recorded57,769 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 MGE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,769 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 55,812 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 55,752 miles

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

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

E.M.L. on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,518 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 52,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2013 48,443 miles

Rear Exhaust mounts not supporting the exhaust system properly

Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,566 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,813 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 31,484 miles

engine managment light on

exhaust mountig rubbers split x3

Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,270 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 26,129 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,395 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 MGE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MGE, 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 MGE registered?

YJ55 MGE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is YJ55 MGE safe to buy?

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