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AU05 FYF

2005 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,312 mi
Last recorded104,312 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 FYF
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 104,312 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

inner and outersills beginning to corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 102,207 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

both wipers split but still clearing windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2017 98,656 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 90,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box, all system corroded (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 83,752 miles

rear exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 4 Apr 2014 76,702 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 69,456 miles

O/S/F Tyre tread worn on inner edge

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 69,456 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

O/S/F Tyre tread worn on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 60,628 miles

1 section of centre brake light not working

lip on front brake discs

water leak from back of engine

Fail 10 Apr 2012 60,627 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

1 section of centre brake light not working

auxillary belt cracked

lip on front brake discs

pas leak from pipe

rear fog light dim

water leak from back of engine

Pass 8 Apr 2011 51,235 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 43,393 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 43,393 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Middle exhaust mount splitting

Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,495 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,693 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 23,693 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 FYF is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FYF, 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 FYF is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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