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YN57 CXG

2007 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

55,121 mi
Last recorded55,121 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN57 CXG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 55,121 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear inner wings coroding

both sides under sills heavy rust

front section section heavy rust

n/s front door handle worn

vechile suspension heavy rust

Pass 20 Nov 2024 54,217 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front outer door handle worn

Pass 30 Nov 2023 52,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

vechile suspension compents all heavy rust

Fail 22 Nov 2023 52,259 miles

Brake disc contaminated o/s rear (1.1.14 (b))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s rear inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) contaminated o/s rear (1.1.13 (b))

Hydraulic brake calliper leaking o/s rear (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength n/s front floor coroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear inner wing coroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear outer sill coroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear under sill coroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

vechile suspension compents all heavy rust

Pass 3 Nov 2022 50,514 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber hangers cracked / perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 48,204 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust front flexi pipe in poor condition

Fail 1 Nov 2021 48,155 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust front flexi pipe in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2020 45,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front wipers smearing

Fail 7 Nov 2020 45,882 miles

Exhaust system insecure x5 rubber mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 15 Nov 2019 43,884 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess middle/rear mountings pershing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 40,429 miles

rear exhaust joint heavy rust

Pass 13 Nov 2017 36,723 miles

slight leak at steering rack

Fail 13 Nov 2017 36,723 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working n/s (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

slight leak at steering rack

Fail 10 Nov 2017 36,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak poss oil filter ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 33,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to crack

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack

Fail 22 Nov 2016 33,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to crack

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 30,331 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 29,397 miles

Engine light on.

Exhaust mounting rubbers splitting.

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 28,201 miles

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Fail 8 Nov 2013 28,201 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Pass 23 Nov 2012 24,435 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 21,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 21,846 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 21,366 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 21,192 miles

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

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)

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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YN57 CXG is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2007 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 47,381 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 YN57 CXG, 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 19 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YN57 CXG is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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