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YX05 GYU

2005 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,231 mi
Last recorded133,231 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 GYU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 133,231 miles

Offside Rear tyre inside edge/shoulder worn smooth

Fail 18 Feb 2016 133,231 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre inside edge/shoulder worn smooth

Pass 19 Mar 2015 123,438 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 123,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge offside front tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 107,170 miles

EML light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

casing for drivers seatbelt buckle missing

Fail 12 Mar 2014 107,168 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

casing for drivers seatbelt buckle missing

Pass 26 Feb 2013 95,799 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,988 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,593 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,116 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,691 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 27,258 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 26,702 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 26,705 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 GYU is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GYU, 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 GYU registered?

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

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The MOT history for YX05 GYU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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