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AU05 AFZ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,414 mi
Last recorded70,414 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 AFZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 70,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

cambelt may be due for replacement

fuel filter rusted

Fail 8 Jul 2010 70,412 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

cambelt may be due for replacement

fuel filter rusted

Pass 14 Jul 2009 55,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all other exhaust rubber mountings splitting

cambelt may be due

front bumper split

front fog lights broken

small scratches on screen

Fail 9 Jul 2009 55,148 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all other exhaust rubber mountings splitting

cambelt may be due

front bumper split

front fog lights broken

Pass 11 Jul 2008 41,497 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 AFZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU05 AFZ, 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 AFZ registered?

AU05 AFZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is AU05 AFZ safe to buy?

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