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AU05 GZG

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,196 mi
Last recorded52,196 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 GZG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 52,196 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 45,939 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,920 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,195 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

rear tyres perished and out of shape

Pass 1 May 2014 36,900 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,189 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 30,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 25,262 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 25,262 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 22,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,222 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 17,602 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 GZG is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GZG, 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 GZG registered?

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

Is AU05 GZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 GZG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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