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BU05 BSX

2005 Proton Impian

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,269 mi
Last recorded95,269 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton Impian48,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 BSX
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 95,269 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 May 2015 95,267 miles

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

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

Oil filter is leaking and needs replacing

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 93,208 miles

Front and rear brake discs will soon need replacing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil filter is leaking

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2014 93,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil filter is leaking

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2013 88,520 miles

Oil filter is leaking

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 13 May 2013 88,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil filter is leaking

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 83,194 miles

Air bag light is on which will result in MOT failure next year.

O/S/R Wheel is tight when rotated.

Pass 19 May 2011 76,758 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 76,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2010 70,116 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 70,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 62,122 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 May 2009 62,122 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 54,034 miles

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 BSX is a 2005 Proton Impian in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BSX, 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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BU05 BSX is a 2005 Proton Impian, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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