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AY55 FOV

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,464 mi
Last recorded65,464 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 FOV
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 65,464 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,464 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,664 miles

oil leak near engine sump area

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2013 49,867 miles

rear brake discs start to rust on inner braking surface.

Fail 1 Jun 2013 49,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust rusty

osf wiper blade

Pass 28 May 2012 42,179 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 42,139 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 35,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2010 27,572 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 18,925 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,905 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked on edge.

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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AY55 FOV is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY55 FOV, 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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What year was AY55 FOV registered?

AY55 FOV is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is AY55 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 FOV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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