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AU05 FXK

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,911 mi
Last recorded62,911 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2017 62,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

(o/s cat pipe mount missing) (back box exurst mount missing)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 56,959 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f rubber exurst mount brocken

rear rubber exurst mount brocken

Pass 24 Dec 2016 51,967 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to legal limit ( all 4 Tyre's )

fuel tank bracket corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2016 51,087 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mountings broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail excess corrosion mounting cradle (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 43,044 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 40,143 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,614 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 33,909 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,172 miles

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

general condition of rear discs

Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,655 miles

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

low n/s hand brake

Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,401 miles

low effort n/s hand brake

Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,134 miles

ADVISE centre and rear exhaust mounting splitting

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,720 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 19,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FXK is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FXK, 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 FXK is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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