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AU05 ACJ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,033 mi
Last recorded44,033 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ACJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,033 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 35,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,297 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 22,830 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 17,938 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 13,601 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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AU05 ACJ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU05 ACJ, 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 AU05 ACJ registered?

AU05 ACJ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is AU05 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 ACJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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