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FJ05 TAV

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,795 mi
Last recorded115,795 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 TAV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 115,795 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear inner position lamp not working

Pass 21 Feb 2014 100,119 miles

Both sides rear tyres are worn smooth on inner edges close to legal limit

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 100,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both sides rear tyres are worn smooth on inner edges close to legal limit

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 84,011 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 84,011 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,710 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,069 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 44,054 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 35,111 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,022 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

some fluctuation of front brakes

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 TAV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ05 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

FJ05 TAV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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