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AU05 FXS

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,859 mi
Last recorded136,859 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 136,859 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 127,643 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 127,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 111,166 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 107,572 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside inner light working

Pass 27 Mar 2013 97,263 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 84,238 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 75,284 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,168 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 65,966 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 51,381 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 37,132 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 FXS is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 FXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 FXS registered?

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

Is AU05 FXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 FXS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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