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AE07 FAO

2007 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

21,440 mi
Last recorded21,440 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE07 FAO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 21,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 21,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure needs 2 new rubber mounts (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 20,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 20,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 20,249 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer forward mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Fail 28 Nov 2023 20,249 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer forward mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Pass 1 Dec 2022 19,541 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 19,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2021 18,834 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 18,062 miles

Offside Front Brake slightly binding.

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 18,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake slightly binding.

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 16,508 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2013 14,923 miles

Both frot tyres worn low on inner edges.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,264 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)

all exhaust rubber hangers perished

Pass 22 Aug 2011 11,167 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 8,468 miles

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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AE07 FAO is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2007 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 47,381 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 AE07 FAO, 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 19 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 AE07 FAO registered?

AE07 FAO is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 24 August 2007.

Is AE07 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE07 FAO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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