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AU05 JZC

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,212 mi
Last recorded38,212 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 JZC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 38,212 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split in half (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 35,477 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 35,474 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 32,286 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 32,285 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 29,799 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 29,799 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount rubber broken (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 28,591 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 26,022 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 23,363 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 20,955 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 16 May 2012 17,480 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 14,424 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 23 May 2011 14,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 18 May 2010 12,809 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 10,339 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 7,863 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 JZC is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JZC, 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 JZC registered?

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

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The MOT history for AU05 JZC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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