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YX05 AAJ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,862 mi
Last recorded52,862 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 AAJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2014 52,862 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 52,862 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 50,734 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,607 miles

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

ngine managment appears on dashboard.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 46,607 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

ngine managment appears on dashboard.

Pass 11 May 2011 46,676 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 46,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,400 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 45,385 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 31,590 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,951 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 16,951 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YX05 AAJ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YX05 AAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX05 AAJ registered?

YX05 AAJ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is YX05 AAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 AAJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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