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AU05 CPN

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

52,510 mi
Last recorded52,510 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 CPN
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 52,510 miles

ALL EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTINGS DETERIORATED

EXHAUST CORRODED

EXHAUST FLEXI WEAK BUT NOT BLOWING

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS SCORED & WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION ON STRUCTURE

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 52,487 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached snapped off (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both, both sidewalls split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounts deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust flexi weak not blowing

Pass 13 Oct 2022 50,382 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber mounts split and perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi weak not blowing

Fail 30 Sep 2022 50,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber mounts split and perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi weak not blowing

Pass 15 Oct 2021 48,198 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 48,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured linkage broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2020 46,759 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 46,757 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 45,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filter rusted

Fail 13 Sep 2019 45,329 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches to inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filter rusted

Pass 12 Oct 2018 43,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front fleixi weak minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel has a flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 43,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front fleixi weak minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel has a flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,052 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 39,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi weak and corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 39,827 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear mounts and centre mount broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi weak and corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 38,398 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust flexi weak

N/s/f wheel buckled

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 36,533 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front flexi exhaust weak

N/s/f wheel buckled

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 36,533 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front flexi exhaust weak

N/s/f wheel buckled

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 33,673 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 33,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,668 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 29,550 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,704 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,280 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 15,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,276 miles

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

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 CPN is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CPN, 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 CPN is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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