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FJ05 GMX

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,081 mi
Last recorded39,081 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 GMX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,081 miles

o/s/ front to rear damage

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,888 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s slightly damage

Fail 1 Mar 2010 24,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre outer side wearing

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre sidewall weakening

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,441 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre outer side wearing

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre sidewall weakening

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2009 16,395 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 16,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FJ05 GMX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 46,104 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FJ05 GMX, 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 FJ05 GMX registered?

FJ05 GMX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is FJ05 GMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ05 GMX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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