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AU05 GYD

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,996 mi
Last recorded111,996 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 GYD
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 111,996 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 111,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 99,776 miles

N/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm. Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

O/s/r door child lock in operation

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Various body and bumper damage

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 17 Mar 2023 99,693 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm. Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

O/s/r door child lock in operation

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Various body and bumper damage

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2022 93,174 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 93,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 88,460 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 84,715 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 84,715 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,592 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,796 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 65,796 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 58,530 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 57,910 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 56,147 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,799 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 53,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,126 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 46,416 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 41,298 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 35,614 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 30,350 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 25,547 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 25,547 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 GYD is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 GYD, 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 GYD registered?

AU05 GYD is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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