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YX05 AAV

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

148,784 mi
Last recorded148,784 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 AAV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 148,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear tyre low on tread

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear heavily worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2017 148,784 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported above rear axel (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush cross tie bar to rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear heavily worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 137,162 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 137,162 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 120,426 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 120,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 105,065 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 105,064 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 90,321 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 90,316 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 78,075 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 78,073 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 62,765 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,222 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 51,000 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 50,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Outer Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,851 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,128 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 27,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YX05 AAV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AAV, 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 YX05 AAV registered?

YX05 AAV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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