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BU05 BSO

2005 Proton Impian

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

102,888 mi
Last recorded102,888 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton Impian48,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 BSO
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 102,888 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 102,888 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 74,255 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,124 miles

Oil leak

flexy section exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 74,124 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

flexy section exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2012 72,500 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust detrioted

Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 58,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,775 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)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 40,775 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,208 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 35,179 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,708 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 28,525 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,704 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 20,422 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Proton Impian?

Based on 29,773 MOT tests across 2,440 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,608
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,274
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 881
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 718
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BU05 BSO is a 2005 Proton Impian in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2005 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 48,769 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 Impian fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 BSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Impian typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Proton Impian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU05 BSO registered?

BU05 BSO is a 2005 Proton Impian, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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