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NK05 FGM

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

55,320 mi
Last recorded55,320 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 FGM
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 55,320 miles

Corrosion to rear bumper supports

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 18 Feb 2019 55,320 miles

Central Fuel pipe damaged Pipe from fuel filter twisted (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Corrosion to rear bumper supports

Fuel pipe chafing Pipes from fuel filter cable tied to handbrake cable (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 30 Jan 2018 49,044 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 49,042 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

handbrake readings on limit

Pass 9 Feb 2017 45,181 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 45,181 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 42,330 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 42,330 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2015 38,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRE CRACKING ON INSIDE SIDEWALL

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

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

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

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 13 Feb 2014 35,282 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 35,273 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,657 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 31,657 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 28,124 miles

Oil leak

both front wiper blades starting to smear slightly,also rear wiper deteriorated.

both rear tyres have light cracking.

fuel tank corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,898 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front wiper secured with cable tie.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 21,889 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,627 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 18,627 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 15,060 miles

advise oil leak from sump gasket

How Reliable is the Proton Gen 2 Gls?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
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NK05 FGM is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 46,357 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 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK05 FGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gen 2 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Proton Gen 2 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NK05 FGM registered?

NK05 FGM is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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