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FX05 DFE

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,504 mi
Last recorded103,504 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 DFE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 103,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 103,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 93,976 miles

Nearside Front nearside front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load

Nearside Rear tyre running off on edge

Offside Front tyre running off on edge

Offside Rear tyre running off on edge

Pass 10 Sep 2015 83,189 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 83,189 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 76,754 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 76,742 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust system adequately supported front mounting rubber split.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 76,417 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn

front pipe exhaust corroded

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,209 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 69,056 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,809 miles

Exhaust rubbers split

both front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,445 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)

exhaust rubbers at rear

fuel filter corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 45,861 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 45,861 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,154 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear discs

rear pads

Pass 21 Jun 2008 27,018 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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FX05 DFE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FX05 DFE, 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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FX05 DFE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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