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AU05 JZG

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,680 mi
Last recorded65,680 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2016 65,680 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail Engine crossmember (6.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion Both rear bumper brackets (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Rear valance (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Full exhaust system highly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,387 miles

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

chassis slightly corroded

check engine lamp on

Fail 20 Oct 2015 61,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

chassis slightly corroded

check engine lamp on

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 56,389 miles

nearside rear handbrake efficiency low

Fail 25 Nov 2014 56,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,251 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 52,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 42,504 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 38,425 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,347 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 27,566 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 JZG is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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