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AU05 FXJ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,725 mi
Last recorded61,725 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2014 61,725 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine warning / check light on and engine misfiring on idle

exhaust centre mounting deteriorated

n/s/r inner brake pad approx 70-75% worn

Pass 19 Mar 2013 54,677 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 54,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,356 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN BALD ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE WORN BALD ON INNER EDGE

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not down to cords

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 44,356 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN BALD ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE WORN BALD ON INNER EDGE

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not down to cords

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 34,442 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,442 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,179 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,116 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 8,092 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 FXJ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FXJ, 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 FXJ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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