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AU05 CFE

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,617 mi
Last recorded65,617 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 65,617 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2018 65,617 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 59,004 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to split (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 56,902 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively corroded (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 54,261 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 54,261 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,777 miles

fuel filter corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2014 51,777 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,212 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake discs are deterioating over braking surfaces.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 47,671 miles

both rear brake discs are deterioating over braking surfaces.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 43,531 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s and o/s wiper blades torn at ends

o/s/f tyre small cut in sidewall

Fail 2 Nov 2009 43,531 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s and o/s wiper blades torn at ends

o/s/f tyre small cut in sidewall

Pass 27 Oct 2008 36,802 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,316 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 CFE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange 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 CFE, 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 CFE registered?

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

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