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AU05 HZP

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,433 mi
Last recorded85,433 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 HZP
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 85,433 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 85,453 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 79,870 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 79,543 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 May 2017 73,418 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f lower valance damage advise

Pass 9 May 2016 66,948 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 66,948 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 62,095 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 56,273 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 56,273 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 51,059 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 45,882 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 39,574 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 39,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 30,617 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 26,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small cut to inner wall n/s/rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2009 26,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small cut to inner wall n/s/rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2008 19,520 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 HZP is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HZP, 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 HZP registered?

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

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