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AU05 CAX

2005 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,736 mi
Last recorded43,736 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 CAX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,736 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cut in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre but not down to cords

o/s/f wiper blade split at ends

Fail 7 Mar 2011 42,200 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f of plastic front bumper insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,200 miles

o/s/f of plastic front bumper insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,648 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 38,743 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre slight cracks in outer sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2008 31,104 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 CAX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CAX, 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

How do I check the history of AU05 CAX?

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What year was AU05 CAX registered?

AU05 CAX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AU05 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 CAX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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