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YX05 ACO

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,592 mi
Last recorded49,592 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 ACO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 49,592 miles

Offside Rear fuel smell around fuel filler pipe

engine management light on

Fail 4 Jul 2017 49,592 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking burst on brake roller test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fuel smell around fuel filler pipe

engine management light on

Pass 16 May 2016 48,390 miles

Low effort on n/s parking brake

Fail 16 May 2016 48,390 miles

Low effort on n/s parking brake

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 44,936 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 44,936 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 40,022 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 40,022 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 35,380 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 35,380 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 31,432 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,172 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,209 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 17,303 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 13,082 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 ACO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ACO, 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 ACO registered?

YX05 ACO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is YX05 ACO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 ACO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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