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AU05 AEL

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,535 mi
Last recorded48,535 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 AEL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 48,535 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. sticky (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both links (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,090 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 35,955 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 29,981 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,098 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres are deterioated and splitting

front inner brake pads are wearing low

Fail 18 Oct 2011 24,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all tyres are deterioated and splitting

front inner brake pads are wearing low

Pass 7 Sep 2010 16,310 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 15,042 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 AEL is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 AEL registered?

AU05 AEL is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is AU05 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 AEL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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