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BV55 BXA

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,056 mi
Last recorded70,056 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 BXA
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 70,056 miles

engine light on

slight cut in n/s/f tyre outter side wall

Fail 2 Sep 2011 70,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

engine light on

slight cut in n/s/f tyre outter side wall

Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,645 miles

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

rear brake pads and discs worn on inside edges

slight weep from pas

Fail 17 Nov 2010 59,567 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads and discs worn on inside edges

slight weep from pas

Pass 26 Nov 2009 51,315 miles

slight weep from pas resevoir

Pass 6 Nov 2008 41,790 miles

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

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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BV55 BXA is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV55 BXA, 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 BV55 BXA registered?

BV55 BXA is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is BV55 BXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 BXA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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