CarVerify

Free Car Check

H17 JBP

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Blue Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,871 mi
Last recorded107,871 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Proton
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 JBP
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 107,871 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Suspect flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 May 2022 107,863 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Suspect flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 105,564 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & stepping/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front antiroll linkage balljoint dust cover deteriorated but not resulting in ingress of dirt

Parking brake requirements only just met ( Osr weak)

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Fail 13 Apr 2021 105,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & stepping/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front antiroll linkage balljoint dust cover deteriorated but not resulting in ingress of dirt

Parking brake requirements only just met ( Osr weak)

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 20 Mar 2020 103,099 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge/ slight perishing

Parking brake requirements only just met (osr weak)

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

osf seatbelt buckle casing missing but unit functions ok

Fail 12 Mar 2020 103,095 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge/ slight perishing

osf seatbelt buckle casing missing but unit functions ok

Pass 5 Mar 2019 100,880 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2019 100,880 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2018 98,388 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 98,372 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 97,679 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 88,743 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 80,973 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 76,715 miles

exhaust rubber broken

Pass 8 May 2012 69,487 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 56,862 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2011 56,862 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 45,435 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 33,990 miles

alternator bearing noise.

Fail 12 May 2009 33,990 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

alternator bearing noise.

Pass 31 May 2008 23,937 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
Full Proton Gen 2 Gls reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H17 JBP is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H17 JBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H17 JBP?

You can check the full history of H17 JBP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H17 JBP registered?

H17 JBP is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is H17 JBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 JBP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H17 JBP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H17 JBP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.