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LK05 BYO

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,609 mi
Last recorded40,609 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 BYO
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 40,609 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 36,628 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2017 29,750 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 28,403 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 28,403 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 27,002 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 27,002 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 25,162 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,062 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 23,062 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 21,519 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 21,519 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,241 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 20,241 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 18,654 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 17,135 miles

n/s/rear tyre on 1.6mm tread limit on inner edge

o/s/rear wheelbearing has slight play

Fail 16 Jun 2009 17,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/rear tyre on 1.6mm tread limit on inner edge

o/s/rear wheelbearing has slight play

Pass 19 May 2008 15,695 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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LK05 BYO is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LK05 BYO, 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 LK05 BYO registered?

LK05 BYO is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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