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AE55 DYF

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,551 mi
Last recorded65,551 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 DYF
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 65,551 miles

Offside Front lower ball joint boot deteriorated

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2016 59,961 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,055 miles

fuel tank signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust pipe (flex) corroded

fuel filter corroded - recommend replacement

Fail 22 Sep 2014 49,594 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust pipe (flex) corroded

fuel filter corroded - recommend replacement

Pass 8 Oct 2013 45,601 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front exhaust (flex) corroded

front number plate damaged

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 40,851 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 40,851 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,747 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rea brakes noisy

Fail 3 Oct 2011 35,747 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rea brakes noisy

Pass 20 Oct 2010 31,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

offside rear wheel bearing has very slight movement

rear brake discs scored slightly on inner faces

Pass 10 Aug 2009 23,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 17,641 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gen 2 Gls?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
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AE55 DYF is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 46,357 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Gen 2 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE55 DYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gen 2 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Proton Gen 2 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE55 DYF is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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