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YX05 GYV

2005 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,885 mi
Last recorded110,885 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 110,885 miles

front lower arms heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion

exhaust in poor condition

exhaust rubber perished

exhuast blow from centre box

EML on

Rear anti roll bar in poor condition and drop link rubbers perished

Fail 2 Jun 2015 110,879 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear anti roll bar in poor condition and drop link rubbers perished

exhaust in poor condition

exhaust rubber perished

exhuast blow from centre box

front lower arms heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2014 106,235 miles

Front tyrea low on tread.

Steering rack damp.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 106,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

EML on

Front tyrea low on tread.

Steering rack damp.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 94,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 94,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 87,857 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 79,124 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 70,714 miles

Play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Unable to gain access throught n/s rear door inside or outside

Fail 27 May 2010 70,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Unable to gain access throught n/s rear door inside or outside

Pass 15 May 2009 61,445 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 44,521 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 23 May 2008 44,516 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

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 GYV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GYV, 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 GYV registered?

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

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