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AU55 CEX

2005 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,828 mi
Last recorded108,828 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 CEX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 108,828 miles

eml on

n/s/r and o/s/r back plates corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2016 108,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

eml on

n/s/r and o/s/r back plates corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 102,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 94,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 94,667 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 87,211 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 87,209 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 81,161 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 80,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,253 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,339 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,902 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,989 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 30,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AU55 CEX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AU55 CEX, 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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AU55 CEX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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