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YK05 CFY

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,965 mi
Last recorded85,965 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 CFY
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 85,965 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 85,965 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 76,419 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 76,419 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 64,329 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 17 Jun 2011 64,266 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Jun 2010 54,075 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 54,075 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake pads low front and rear

Pass 2 Jul 2009 41,140 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edge and has slight damage to sidewall.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2009 41,140 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S/F tyre worn on edge and has slight damage to sidewall.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,763 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall has slight damage.

N/S/R tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall.

Pass 6 May 2008 26,021 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 26,021 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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YK05 CFY is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YK05 CFY, 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 YK05 CFY registered?

YK05 CFY is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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