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CU05 LFS

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,971 mi
Last recorded84,971 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 LFS
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 84,971 miles

Cut in Nearside front tyre not down to cords

Nail sticking out of side wall Offside front tyre

One exhaust mount broken-still supported by others at this time

Rear exhaust mounting has been repaired using jubilee clip and cable ties-is secure at this time

Fail 17 Nov 2015 84,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Cut in Nearside front tyre not down to cords

Nail sticking out of side wall Offside front tyre

One exhaust mount broken-still supported by others at this time

Rear exhaust mounting has been repaired using jubilee clip and cable ties-is secure at this time

Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,288 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 72,288 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,409 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 62,226 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 56,733 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 56,733 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,502 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 41,197 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,677 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 LFS is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LFS, 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 LFS registered?

CU05 LFS is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is CU05 LFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 LFS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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