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AU05 FXO

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,830 mi
Last recorded81,830 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 May 2016 81,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2015 73,603 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 73,603 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,230 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Fuel tank corroded.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracked.

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2013 56,466 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,378 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 48,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 42,794 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 42,794 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,154 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 35,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front pads low

Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,124 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split

o/s hand brake poor performance, not locking out.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,363 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 20,353 miles

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

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 FXO 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 57.1%.

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 FXO, 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 FXO registered?

AU05 FXO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is AU05 FXO safe to buy?

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