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AU05 FXR

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,855 mi
Last recorded48,855 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 FXR
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,855 miles

underside showing signd of corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2018 46,721 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 46,721 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 44,745 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 44,739 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front anti roll bar linkupper boot (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s rear anti roll bar link boot (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front anti roll bar linklower boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s front tyre side wall (4.1.D.1a)

n/s rear tyre side wall

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,433 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s front anti roll bar link upper boot (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,026 miles

Exhaust front flex corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2015 40,026 miles

Exhaust front flex corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,925 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,107 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 31,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,942 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,242 miles

n/s/f seatbelt anchor cover missing

Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,336 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 14,577 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 14,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 11,827 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 FXR is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FXR, 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 FXR registered?

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

Is AU05 FXR safe to buy?

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