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AU05 FWR

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,384 mi
Last recorded116,384 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 FWR
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 116,384 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 107,335 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 107,335 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jul 2013 103,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 103,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 100,741 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 100,740 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP STAYING ON.

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING WEAR.

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED INNER SIDES.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 75,095 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING.

OSF SHOCKABSORBER WEEPING.

OSR TYRE ON 2MM IN PARTS.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,453 miles

NSR TYRE ON 3MM IN PARTS.

Pass 28 Feb 2009 47,439 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL BELOW MAX LEVEL.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,756 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW.

NSF TYRE SCRUBBED OFF AND ON 1.6MM

NSR TYRE SCRUBBED OFF AND ON 1.6MM IN PARTS.

OSF TYRE SCRUBBED OFF AND ON 1.6MM

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FWR is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FWR, 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 FWR registered?

AU05 FWR is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is AU05 FWR safe to buy?

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