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YX55 AOP

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,101 mi
Last recorded52,101 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 AOP
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 52,101 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 48,896 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 48,862 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 46,114 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 46,071 miles

Indicator switch inoperative stalk faulty (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 44,095 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,537 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,869 miles

oil leak

slight fault on lighting stalk when indicating to tur right

Fail 13 Jun 2016 38,869 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

slight fault on lighting stalk when indicating to tur right

Pass 13 Jun 2015 36,499 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 36,499 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 34,045 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 33,973 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 31,196 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 28,735 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 26,804 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 26,804 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 24,014 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 20,483 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 20,479 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 18,492 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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YX55 AOP is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YX55 AOP, 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 YX55 AOP registered?

YX55 AOP is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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