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AU05 CFG

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,454 mi
Last recorded68,454 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,454 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 68,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 58,699 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges and starting to perish

Fail 2 Feb 2011 58,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges and starting to perish

Pass 2 Feb 2010 51,595 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 43,199 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,171 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 CFG is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 46,104 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CFG, 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 CFG registered?

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

Is AU05 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 CFG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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