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YX05 AAK

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,659 mi
Last recorded87,659 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 AAK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 87,659 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 12 Aug 2016 87,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre rear seat belt poor condition.

Fail 21 Jul 2015 79,344 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre rear seat belt poor condition.

fuel filter hose cracking.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,361 miles

NS front to rear brake pipes been greased

NSF brake disc slighty corroded on inside face

NSF brake pipe has been greased

NSR brake pipe has been greased

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OS front to rear brake pipes has been greased

OSF brake disc slightly corroded on inside face

OSF brake pipe has been greased

OSR rear brake pipe has been greased

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

centre exhaust slightly corroded

front exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,342 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 37,506 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 37,506 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,229 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 24,297 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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YX05 AAK is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold 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 YX05 AAK, 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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YX05 AAK is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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