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AU05 EYW

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,253 mi
Last recorded64,253 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 EYW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 64,253 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 64,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 60,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 60,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 55,718 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 55,718 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 52,265 miles

Brake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 52,265 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 52,235 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine Management Light on

n/s/r,o/s/r tyres splits in tread

Pass 7 Jul 2014 47,816 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 42,184 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 38,312 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 35,072 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 35,070 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,386 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,026 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,807 miles

off side rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Fail 20 Jun 2008 19,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

off side rear tyre has small cuts in tread

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 EYW is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EYW, 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 EYW registered?

AU05 EYW is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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