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AU05 JCZ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,172 mi
Last recorded92,172 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 92,172 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 92,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 78,848 miles

Fuel hose corroded filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 77,609 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 77,609 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 69,870 miles

Engine management light illuminated on the dash

Fail 14 May 2018 69,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light illuminated on the dash

Pass 3 May 2017 56,029 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Damaged but no light showing (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 May 2016 43,936 miles

All THE TYRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING IN THE TREAD

Centre exhaust rubber has a split in but secure

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

Fail 13 May 2016 43,936 miles

All THE TYRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING IN THE TREAD

Centre exhaust rubber has a split in but secure

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror glass (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 29,442 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 16,706 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2013 11,297 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2013 11,296 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 May 2012 10,313 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 9,320 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2010 8,065 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 17 May 2010 8,065 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 12 May 2009 6,750 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 6,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 5,346 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 JCZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JCZ, 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 JCZ registered?

AU05 JCZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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