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AU05 CEA

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,403 mi
Last recorded97,403 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 CEA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2016 97,403 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg area marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth at inner edge and perished

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image weak (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth at inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak oil filter corroded ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fuel filler neck corroded

gearbox support corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 92,273 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 86,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 86,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 79,503 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 79,446 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 73,101 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 57,045 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 42,585 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 33,668 miles

FRONT PADS WORN LOW

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,532 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 CEA is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CEA, 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 CEA registered?

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

Is AU05 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 CEA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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