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VX05 FYD

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,378 mi
Last recorded68,378 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 FYD
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 68,378 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,011 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 61,592 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,705 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 43,829 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,890 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 32,890 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust box mounting rubbers split

Pass 21 May 2009 24,196 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,427 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 19,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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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VX05 FYD is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VX05 FYD, 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 VX05 FYD registered?

VX05 FYD is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is VX05 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 FYD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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