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AU05 GZF

2005 Proton GEN-2

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,517 mi
Last recorded60,517 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 60,517 miles

alternator very noisy

central locking faulty on nearside front & nearside rear doors

unable to open nearside rear window

Fail 19 May 2012 60,517 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

alternator very noisy

central locking faulty on nearside front & nearside rear doors

unable to open nearside rear window

Pass 19 May 2011 49,366 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 49,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

advise front + rear disc+pads low

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 May 2010 38,438 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,409 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,630 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 26,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 GZF is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GZF, 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 GZF registered?

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

Is AU05 GZF safe to buy?

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