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BU05 CTV

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,710 mi
Last recorded45,710 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 CTV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 45,710 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 45,710 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,448 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,940 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,567 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,752 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 24,123 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,758 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 CTV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BU05 CTV, 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 CTV?

You can check the full history of BU05 CTV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BU05 CTV registered?

BU05 CTV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is BU05 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 CTV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU05 CTV have outstanding finance?

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