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AU05 JFV

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,970 mi
Last recorded29,970 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 JFV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 29,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 29,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear tyres wearing thin on edges

corrosion on some components

Pass 27 May 2021 28,899 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyres worn off on outside edges

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 12 Jun 2020 28,222 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 28,222 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 27,554 miles

Slight corrosion on underside

Pass 8 Jun 2018 26,584 miles

slight corrosion on some suspension components

Pass 14 Jun 2017 25,534 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 24,050 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion suspension components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 22,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 20,932 miles

handbrake travel long

Pass 5 Jun 2013 19,654 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r parking brake efficiency lower also not locking off on roller brake test

Fail 5 Jun 2013 19,654 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s/r parking brake efficiency lower also not locking off on roller brake test

Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,349 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 18,349 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 16,804 miles

long travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,628 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 12,177 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 10,294 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 JFV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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