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AU05 JZF

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,451 mi
Last recorded73,451 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 JZF
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2017 73,451 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

plastic covers fitted on outter sills.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 71,331 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 71,331 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Braking system leaking At servo (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fuel filler neck secured with tape, not leaking at time of test.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 67,898 miles

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

brake pedal spongy

front cross member /sub frame been welded

rear foot and hand brake slow in operation

Fail 10 Nov 2014 67,865 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 63,875 miles

NSR Tyre Perished

Pass 12 Nov 2012 57,757 miles

Exhaust back box rubber split

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and corroded

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 57,747 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust back box rubber split

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and corroded

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,762 miles

scratch in screen zone b borderline

security near side front flexi brake hose

Fail 18 Aug 2011 51,701 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front and raer suspension components

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,985 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust rubber mounts starting to crack but still supporting exhaust system

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake disc corroded and pitted

Nearside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Nearside front wiper blade has split ends but still clearing windscreen effectively

Nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake disc corroded and pitted

Offside front wiper blade has split ends but still clearing windscreen effectively

Offside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,338 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,238 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 JZF is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 JZF, 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 JZF is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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