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YK05 EZZ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,228 mi
Last recorded66,228 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 EZZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 66,228 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2013 63,626 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 7 Jul 2012 53,567 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear exhaust brackets deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2012 53,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear exhaust brackets deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,930 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED INNER AND OUTER SIDES.

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL BELOW MAX LEVEL MARK.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

GREEN ANTIFREEZE STAINAGE AT COOLANT PIPE NEXT TO ALTERNATOR.

OSR TYRE WEARING LOW INNER EDGE.

OSR WHEEL TRIM CRACKED.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,110 miles

NSR TYRE WALLS CRACKING AND PERISHING.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,068 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW.

NSF OUTER TYRE WALL CUT.

OSF BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,811 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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YK05 EZZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YK05 EZZ, 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 YK05 EZZ registered?

YK05 EZZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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