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AU05 GXT

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,566 mi
Last recorded72,566 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 GXT
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 72,566 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 72,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Engine/Gearbox support member corroded to excess

Exhaust front flexi section in poor condition

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside door mirror broken

Fail 15 May 2014 72,563 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2013 65,597 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 7 May 2013 69,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Engine management light on

Pass 27 Apr 2012 63,666 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 50,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,651 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 42,649 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine cheack light is on

Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,043 miles

2 rear silencer mounting rubbers splitting

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

n/s h/brake efficiency only 2/3 rds of o/s

Fail 23 Apr 2008 29,566 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,566 miles

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

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

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 GXT is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GXT, 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 GXT registered?

AU05 GXT is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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