CarVerify

Free Car Check

YX05 GYS

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Lpg 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,100 mi
Last recorded113,100 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Proton
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 GYS
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 113,100 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front sub frame and both lower arms corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 113,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front subframe and both lower arms corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 102,415 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear and offside rear trailing arm rubber bush bonding starting to seperate

offside rear chasis leg has corrosion

Fail 28 May 2015 102,410 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear and offside rear trailing arm rubber bush bonding starting to seperate

offside rear chasis leg has corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2014 88,375 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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)

Fail 30 May 2014 88,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management light on

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

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

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)

Pass 9 May 2013 81,664 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 71,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 May 2011 65,286 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 56,426 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 43,756 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 43,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 33,084 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
Full Proton GEN-2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YX05 GYS is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GYS, 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

How do I check the history of YX05 GYS?

You can check the full history of YX05 GYS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YX05 GYS registered?

YX05 GYS is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is YX05 GYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 GYS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX05 GYS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YX05 GYS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.