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AU05 FXL

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,736 mi
Last recorded156,736 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 156,736 miles

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 156,735 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2014 156,098 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside shoulder

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2014 156,094 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside shoulder

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2013 139,279 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/f wiper split blade

Fail 2 Sep 2013 139,270 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/f wiper split blade

Pass 22 Mar 2012 132,255 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 132,253 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 116,966 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine light on

Fail 16 Mar 2011 116,870 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine light on

Pass 12 May 2010 113,147 miles

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 12 May 2010 113,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 20 Apr 2009 102,314 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

engine light showing a fault

tape on o/s wing mirror slightly blocking view

Fail 10 Apr 2009 101,903 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

engine light showing a fault

tape on o/s wing mirror slightly blocking view

Pass 18 Apr 2008 80,770 miles

slight leak from front of the exhaust when cold but seals as the engine warms

Fail 12 Apr 2008 80,760 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight leak from front of the exhaust when cold but seals as the engine warms

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 FXL is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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