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BU05 BTO

2005 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,245 mi
Last recorded59,245 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 BTO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 59,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust support rubber broken

eml light on

Fail 4 Nov 2017 59,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust support rubber broken

eml light on

Pass 20 Sep 2016 57,129 miles

Engine warning light on dash

Fail 16 Sep 2016 57,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Air leak from servo pipe

Engine warning light on dash

Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 36,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn om inner edges and perished / cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2013 26,899 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 26,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 14,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,011 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,329 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 11,713 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 10,311 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 7,912 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 7,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (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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BU05 BTO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BU05 BTO, 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 BU05 BTO?

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What year was BU05 BTO registered?

BU05 BTO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is BU05 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 BTO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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