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YK05 FAJ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,441 mi
Last recorded80,441 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 FAJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 80,441 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 75,549 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

rear exhaust rubbers split

Fail 23 Jul 2014 75,548 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

rear exhaust rubbers split

Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,020 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

antislip pedal rubber worn

Fail 25 Jul 2013 71,007 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

antislip pedal rubber worn

Pass 27 Jul 2012 68,022 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 68,011 miles

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

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

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

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

engine over heating

Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,036 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 56,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,930 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 47,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NSF TYRE SCRUBBED OFF INNER EDGE AND ON 2MM IN PARTS.

OSF TYRE SCRUBBED OFF INNER EDGE.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,768 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 36,768 miles

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

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

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

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

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 28 Jul 2008 25,245 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

NAIL IN OSR TYRE TREAD AND SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE AND SMALL CUT IN TREAD.

NSF OUTER TYRE WALL CUT.

NSR BUMPER CORNER SCRATCHED.

NSR OUTER TYRE WALL SCUFFED AND PERISHING.

OSF BUMPER CORNER SCRATCHED.

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

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 FAJ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YK05 FAJ, 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 FAJ registered?

YK05 FAJ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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