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CU05 GSO

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,791 mi
Last recorded100,791 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 GSO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 100,791 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 100,791 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 88,159 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 68,402 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 52,929 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 52,929 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,852 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 32,500 miles

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 13 May 2008 25,127 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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CU05 GSO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CU05 GSO, 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 CU05 GSO registered?

CU05 GSO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is CU05 GSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 GSO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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