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YX05 ABZ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,760 mi
Last recorded83,760 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 83,760 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust back box rubber broken

Fail 14 Oct 2017 83,714 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust back box rubber broken

Pass 25 Oct 2016 81,758 miles

exhaust rear box rubber hanger broken

Fail 20 Oct 2016 81,730 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust rear box rubber hanger broken

Pass 24 Oct 2015 79,763 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 73,311 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Sep 2014 73,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,528 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 67,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,492 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 62,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 57,377 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 57,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 42,353 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 42,353 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 37,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2008 33,153 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 ABZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ABZ, 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 ABZ registered?

YX05 ABZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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