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YX55 EFS

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Lpg 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,142 mi
Last recorded122,142 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 EFS
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2022 122,142 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper damaged sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn short tie-bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective scuffed excess/no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall is damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexipipe deteoriating and (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement short tie-bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear indicators /inner shoulder bald and outer sidewall is perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear lower suspension arms heavily corroded but remain structually sound (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both side outer sills appear to be corroded inside plastic sill covers

fuel filler neck top insecure

handbrake warning light staying on

lpg pipes under bonnet are cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2021 107,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 107,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,006 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 87,984 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 77,761 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 71,063 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 67,948 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged all 4 LPG injection pipes splitting (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

OSR chassis leg slightly corroded

front exhaust flexible unit corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 64,289 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 60,670 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 56,445 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 51,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2012 47,171 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 44,684 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 36,500 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 28,968 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 503,661 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 EFS is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YX55 EFS, 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 EFS registered?

YX55 EFS is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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