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AE55 DYN

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,544 mi
Last recorded90,544 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 DYN
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 90,544 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 90,283 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 80,278 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 79,958 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,048 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 73,044 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 65,715 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 45,026 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,026 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,569 miles

center exhaust rubber cracking

nearside rear exhaust rubber cracking

Fail 28 Aug 2012 38,569 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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)

both front wipers split

center exhaust rubber cracking

nearside rear exhaust rubber cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear wiper split

recomend tracking

Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,730 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Sep 2010 29,915 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 29,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,293 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 25,293 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,728 miles

front pads getting low

front reg number plate damaged

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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AE55 DYN is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AE55 DYN, 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 AE55 DYN registered?

AE55 DYN is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is AE55 DYN safe to buy?

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