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GN05 CUU

2005 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,348 mi
Last recorded98,348 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 CUU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 98,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust poorly secured

Fail 12 Apr 2016 97,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust poorly secured

Pass 23 Apr 2015 85,022 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear road inner rim bent

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Power steering pipes damp

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 23 Apr 2015 85,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear road inner rim bent

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Power steering pipes damp

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,696 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear inner side light not working

Power steering pipes damp

Fail 24 Apr 2014 68,695 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear inner side light not working

Power steering pipes damp

front bumper poorly secured

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,356 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 44,996 miles

all front and rear exhaust hangers heavily perished/cracked and split

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,540 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all exhaust mounting rubbers heavily perished

Fail 19 Apr 2011 35,540 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

all exhaust mounting rubbers heavily perished

Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,318 miles

slight wear on inside edge of o/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2009 23,485 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,041 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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GN05 CUU is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GN05 CUU, 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 GN05 CUU registered?

GN05 CUU is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is GN05 CUU safe to buy?

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