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AU05 JDX

2005 Proton GEN-2

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

58,478 mi
Last recorded58,478 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 49,305 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 49,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 43,005 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre.

Fail 25 May 2016 43,005 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear nail in tyre.

Pass 13 May 2015 39,242 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 rear tyre deteriorated/cracking due to age of tyre

Fail 5 May 2015 39,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated/cracking.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 May 2014 35,380 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 May 2014 35,380 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 May 2013 31,222 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 26,736 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 26,733 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 22,986 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 22,986 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 19,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight noise when rear wheels are rotated, possibly due to rust build up

Pass 11 May 2010 19,344 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight noise when rear wheels are rotated, possibly due to rust build up

Fail 15 May 2009 16,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 16,000 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 10,526 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 10,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 JDX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 JDX, 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 JDX registered?

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

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