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AU05 GZH

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,258 mi
Last recorded90,258 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 GZH
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2020 90,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 86,920 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 83,483 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 79,478 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 74,797 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 74,797 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 70,067 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 63,931 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 58,209 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 52,645 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 46,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 39,894 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 32,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 25,157 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 25,157 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 GZH is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 GZH registered?

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

Is AU05 GZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 GZH shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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