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YX55 FRR

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,260 mi
Last recorded83,260 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 FRR
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 83,260 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 83,260 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 70,478 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 70,478 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 70,426 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Oct 2016 58,009 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 58,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid calliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 48,348 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 48,348 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 35,546 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 35,546 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 20,369 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 20,369 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 19,375 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 15,356 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 11,211 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 8,010 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 7,241 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 FRR is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FRR, 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 FRR registered?

YX55 FRR is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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