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AU05 COH

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,541 mi
Last recorded30,541 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2023 30,541 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pipe condition. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded After flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Pipe split. (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on end. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 30,083 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 30,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 29,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 29,757 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 29,262 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 29,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 28,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 27,922 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 27,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 27,398 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 27,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 26,732 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 25,427 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 23,834 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 22,217 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 20,620 miles

n/s/f wiper rubber torn

Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,944 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F TYRE ONLY JUST LEGAL WORN INSIDE EDGE

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

dampness around power steering pipe connection

o/s/r, o/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer wall perishing

rear exhaust hanger rubber perished

Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,922 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre outer walls starting to perish

n/s/r silencer hanger rubber deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,210 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 11,972 miles

N/s wiper split.

N/s/f tyre outer wall starting to perish.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 COH is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 COH, 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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AU05 COH is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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