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AU05 GZA

2005 Proton GEN-2

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,899 mi
Last recorded131,899 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 131,899 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 131,887 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 126,441 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

offside wiper blade split on end

Fail 10 Jul 2014 126,344 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres worn on inside edges

offside wiper blade split on end

Pass 24 Jul 2013 115,083 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside front brake pads appear worn low

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 20 Jul 2012 97,807 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 97,807 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 81,271 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,335 miles

long travel on handbrake

Fail 16 Jul 2009 66,368 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 66,368 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 39,098 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 GZA is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GZA, 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 GZA registered?

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

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