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BU05 CSZ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,195 mi
Last recorded69,195 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 CSZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 69,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 69,187 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 59,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2012 48,789 miles

nearside front wiper blade not clearing effectively

Fail 27 Oct 2012 48,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front wiper blade not clearing effectively

Pass 29 Oct 2011 36,605 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust mounts are broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wipers are worn & smear the screen

Fail 29 Oct 2011 36,605 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear exhaust mounts are broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wipers are worn & smear the screen

Fail 2 Nov 2010 25,328 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,328 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 16,204 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 30 May 2008 12,701 miles

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 CSZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BU05 CSZ, 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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What year was BU05 CSZ registered?

BU05 CSZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is BU05 CSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 CSZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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