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AU05 GXD

2005 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,923 mi
Last recorded100,923 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 GXD
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 100,923 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

footbrake pedal antislip slightly worn

offside head lamp poorly fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2012 97,363 miles

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

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

front bumper loose

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

rear brake imbalance

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 9 Jun 2012 96,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front bumper is slightly insecure

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Jun 2011 84,904 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 84,904 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 63,071 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,597 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 GXD is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 46,104 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GXD, 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 GXD registered?

AU05 GXD is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is AU05 GXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 GXD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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