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FJ55 NYZ

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Purple Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,466 mi
Last recorded68,466 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 NYZ
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 68,466 miles

engine management light on

o/s mirror glass cracked

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust mount/rubber broken

Fail 10 Oct 2015 68,426 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking rear of engine power steering pipes leaking (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

o/s mirror glass cracked

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust mount/rubber broken

Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,997 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 60,997 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,626 miles

Oil leak

numberplate lights dim

Fail 23 Oct 2013 54,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge but not to cords

number plate lights dim

Pass 27 Oct 2012 49,238 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

movement steering rack bushes

offside rear side light 1 of 2 not working

Pass 11 Nov 2011 43,636 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear 1 of 2 sidelights not working

Pass 26 Nov 2010 37,834 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 32,055 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 32,055 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 25,859 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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FJ55 NYZ is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Purple with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FJ55 NYZ, 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 FJ55 NYZ registered?

FJ55 NYZ is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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