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AU05 JBX

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,716 mi
Last recorded81,716 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 JBX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 81,716 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 81,681 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 80,360 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 80,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 78,839 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 77,642 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 77,636 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 75,318 miles

Front exhaust flexi corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside hand brake only just passed brake test 18%

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 75,308 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached link bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside hand brake only just passed brake test 18%

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,351 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 71,114 miles

exhaust rubbers want replacing

hand brake only just passed the brake test 20%

Pass 24 Sep 2015 68,427 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber is worn

Pass 29 Sep 2014 64,739 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 64,729 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 609,269 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on showing a fault

rear exhust rubber perrished about to break

Fail 24 Sep 2013 60,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on showing a fault

rear exhust rubber perrished about to break

Fail 18 Sep 2012 55,951 miles

EML warning light on

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag warning light on

inner edge nsf tyre worn

inner edge osr tyre worn

osr wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,951 miles

EML warning light on

airbag warning light on

inner edge nsf tyre worn

inner edge osr tyre worn

osr wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 26 Sep 2011 48,706 miles

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

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

air bag light on

centre exhaust supprt rubber partly broken and both rear support rubbers cracked and perished

engine management light on

n/s/f road wheel inner rim dented

n/s/f wiper blade torn at ends

o/s/r road wheel dented on inner rim

Fail 26 Sep 2011 48,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

air bag light on

centre exhaust supprt rubber partly broken and both rear support rubbers cracked and perished

engine management light on

n/s/f road wheel inner rim dented

n/s/f wiper blade slightly tor at ends

Pass 19 May 2010 39,803 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 May 2009 34,853 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 29,394 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

number plate lights dim

Pass 29 May 2008 29,394 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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)

number plate lights dim

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 JBX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 JBX, 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 JBX registered?

AU05 JBX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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