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AE05 BSY

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,237 mi
Last recorded47,237 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 BSY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 47,237 miles

under body has some light corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2018 46,357 miles

offside front brake slightly sticky

power steering pump has a light misting of oil

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 27 Feb 2017 45,346 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 44,178 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 42,674 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,086 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 38,845 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,275 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slighty worn

Fail 14 Feb 2012 36,275 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

brake pedal rubber slighty worn

Pass 16 Feb 2011 33,441 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 33,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,899 miles

Free play o/s front top suspension mounting assy.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 21,538 miles

slight play in both rear hubs

Fail 20 Feb 2009 21,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both rear hubs

Fail 11 Feb 2008 16,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/side and o/side front tyres worn on tread edges

Pass 11 Feb 2008 16,620 miles

n/side and o/side front tyres worn on tread edges

How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?

Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
5,392
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,238
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,173
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,549
Registration plate lamp not working 1,436
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,406
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AE05 BSY is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 46,104 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton GEN-2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 BSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton GEN-2 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE05 BSY registered?

AE05 BSY is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AE05 BSY safe to buy?

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