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AU05 GYV

2005 Proton GEN-2

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,854 mi
Last recorded99,854 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 GYV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 99,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 99,854 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 89,612 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 89,604 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 85,746 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 82,633 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 82,632 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 78,536 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 78,536 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 75,446 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 75,446 miles

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 72,779 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage front oil cooler tube (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 72,779 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage front oil cooler tube (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 69,705 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 66,311 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 61,983 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 57,805 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 57,805 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 52,705 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 48,494 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,830 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 36,709 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 GYV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GYV, 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 GYV registered?

AU05 GYV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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The MOT history for AU05 GYV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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