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AU05 JFO

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,940 mi
Last recorded74,940 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 74,940 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 70,983 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 65,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 60,581 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,600 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 55,599 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front link lower boot split (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front middle and rear mountings broken (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 51,931 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,674 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 43,100 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,963 miles

airbag light on

headlamp aim set at minimum height allowable no adjustment working

Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,799 miles

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

mil lamp on

Pass 8 Jun 2010 29,605 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 23,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 23,523 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,021 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 JFO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 JFO registered?

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

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