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YX05 GYW

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,356 mi
Last recorded121,356 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 GYW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 121,356 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 May 2013 112,234 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 112,234 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2012 92,530 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 69,579 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 55,900 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2009 46,211 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 32,900 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 GYW is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GYW, 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 GYW registered?

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

Is YX05 GYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 GYW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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