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AU05 JDF

2005 Proton GEN-2

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,970 mi
Last recorded46,970 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 JDF
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 46,970 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 46,970 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate x2 incorrect colour (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 44,312 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion various points (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion on various points (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 44,298 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Body has slight corrosion various points (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion on various points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,914 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 43,914 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 42,119 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,302 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,074 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,411 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,408 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 21,431 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2008 21,431 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 JDF is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JDF, 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 JDF registered?

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

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