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FX05 DFC

2005 Proton Impian

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,098 mi
Last recorded104,098 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Proton Impian48,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 DFC
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 104,098 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 104,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 93,448 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 93,448 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 82,965 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 82,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 72,928 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 72,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 63,495 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 63,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,880 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 39,876 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Impian?

Based on 29,773 MOT tests across 2,440 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,608
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,274
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 881
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 718
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FX05 DFC is a 2005 Proton Impian in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2005 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 48,769 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 Impian fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX05 DFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Impian typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Proton Impian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX05 DFC registered?

FX05 DFC is a 2005 Proton Impian, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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