2005 Proton GEN-2 1.6L Petrol · YJ05 WZF
2005 Proton GEN-2 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 154,755 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- PROTON GEN-2
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ05 WZF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 154,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ05 WZF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Proton Gen-2 (YJ05 WZF) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YJ05 WZF Mileage History
- 24/03/2022127,650 mi
- 22/03/2023134,210 mi+6,560 mi
- 13/03/2024139,316 mi+5,106 mi
- 28/03/2025147,090 mi+7,774 mi
- 27/03/2026154,755 mi+7,665 mi
Average of roughly 6,762 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Proton Proton GEN-2
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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