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AU05 CBX

2005 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,962 mi
Last recorded52,962 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 52,962 miles

Nearside Rear tread perished on tyre outer edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,630 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly.

both rear tyres worn & perished on outer edges.

rear exhaust mount at inner wheelarch poor.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 50,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken. (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly.

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

both rear tyres worn & perished on outer edges.

rear exhaust mount at inner wheelarch poor.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,889 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 47,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,729 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,147 miles

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)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 39,212 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly warped.

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

suggest steering geometry check due to uneven tyre wear.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,212 miles

both front brake discs slightly warped.

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

suggest steering geometry check due to uneven tyre wear.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 36,116 miles

suspect brake fluid may be contaminated, change asap.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 36,116 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

suspect brake fluid may be contaminated, change asap.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 33,017 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 33,017 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,951 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,102 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 CBX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CBX, 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 CBX registered?

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

Is AU05 CBX safe to buy?

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