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AU05 FXZ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,903 mi
Last recorded51,903 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 FXZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 51,903 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 51,567 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 40,120 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 39,652 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 26,646 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,877 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 19,515 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 14,014 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,278 miles

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

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 FXZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FXZ, 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

How do I check the history of AU05 FXZ?

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What year was AU05 FXZ registered?

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

Is AU05 FXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 FXZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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