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AU55 CFN

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,350 mi
Last recorded65,350 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 CFN
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 65,350 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,318 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 55,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 48,050 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,554 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge 195/55 R15

Pass 24 Aug 2011 38,253 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,156 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 33,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,271 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,140 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 19,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 CFN is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU55 CFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU55 CFN?

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What year was AU55 CFN registered?

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

Is AU55 CFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 CFN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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