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AU05 JFG

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,346 mi
Last recorded74,346 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 JFG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 74,346 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 73,610 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Nov 2014 73,610 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,288 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 62,360 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,918 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 45,858 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,903 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 37,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,196 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 26,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 JFG is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JFG, 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 JFG registered?

AU05 JFG is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is AU05 JFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 JFG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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