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AE05 BTV

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,522 mi
Last recorded81,522 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 BTV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2014 81,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 81,522 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,260 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 66,260 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 52,812 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 42,193 miles

accident repair to o/s/f and uder sealed

p a s fluid low

Fail 11 Sep 2010 42,193 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

p a s fluid low

Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,400 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 17,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BTV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 BTV, 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 BTV registered?

AE05 BTV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is AE05 BTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 BTV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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