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AU05 CFL

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,913 mi
Last recorded87,913 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks on the outside wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks on the outside wall

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 82,430 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,574 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 68,192 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 68,192 miles

Centre engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 63,619 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 63,573 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 57,411 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 57,411 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,436 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,552 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 45,552 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,122 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,125 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,059 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 CFL 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 73.3%.

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 CFL, 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 CFL registered?

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

Is AU05 CFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 CFL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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