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CN05 PUH

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,780 mi
Last recorded49,780 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 PUH
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2017 49,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt not able to be pulled out (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Bonnet hinge stiff and bonnet catching on nearside wing when lifted.

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 37,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively fitted wrong side of link arm (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc inner face pitted

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 37,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Steering rack insecure mounting rubber collapsed (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective center (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively fitted wrong side of link arm (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc inner face pitted

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 35,287 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 35,287 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 33,771 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 33,771 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 31,258 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,258 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,824 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 25,582 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 19,727 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 14,667 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 14,667 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 8,345 miles

tear in n/s wiper blade

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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CN05 PUH is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CN05 PUH, 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 CN05 PUH registered?

CN05 PUH is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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