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LK05 JEU

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,413 mi
Last recorded110,413 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 JEU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 110,413 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 110,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,218 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 103,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 100,847 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 100,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure Both front mountings defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tail light not working

Offside Rear Inner Tail light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2017 92,766 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tailight bulb not working

Pass 1 Feb 2017 90,370 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 87,311 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing / worn on outer edge. various cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge various cracks in tread

Fail 7 Jul 2016 87,310 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing / worn on outer edge. various cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge various cracks in tread

Pass 15 Jul 2015 83,978 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cuts / cracks in tread of o/s/f tyre but not visibly down to cords

cuts/ cracks in tread of n/s/f tyre but not visibly down to cords

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 17 Jul 2014 81,169 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 81,169 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 75,391 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 75,391 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,313 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 58,851 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 58,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,822 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 45,001 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 37,285 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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LK05 JEU is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LK05 JEU, 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 LK05 JEU registered?

LK05 JEU is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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