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AU05 CDX

2005 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,364 mi
Last recorded108,364 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 108,364 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 106,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit almost (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear parking brake reading low

Fail 3 Apr 2018 106,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit almost (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear parking brake reading low

Pass 6 Mar 2017 104,514 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 102,445 miles

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Front shock absorber not replaced

Fail 7 Mar 2016 102,442 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' offside upper area (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper lever (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake cable (3.5.1k)

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 102,227 miles

Front screen has minor damage outside wiper sweep and outside drivers view

Pass 27 Feb 2014 92,394 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 92,361 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 80,752 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,260 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 70,260 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s front tyre pressure low

Pass 23 Feb 2011 60,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear inner side lamp not working

Fail 25 Feb 2010 51,258 miles

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

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

front bumper loose

Pass 25 Feb 2010 51,258 miles

front bumper loose

Pass 9 Feb 2009 42,944 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 34,660 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 CDX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CDX, 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 CDX registered?

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

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