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SF05 BPE

2005 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,107 mi
Last recorded57,107 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 BPE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 57,107 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre box rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt clip outer casing missing

Fail 17 Apr 2019 57,107 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre box rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt clip outer casing missing

Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,656 miles

MIL light on

Pass 10 Apr 2017 46,457 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads low. (3.5.1g)

Eml on permenant.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 46,457 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads low. (3.5.1g)

Eml on permenant.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both ...pump working (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 39,279 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,521 miles

The NSR Tyre is perrished.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 21,521 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

The NSR Tyre is perrished.

The middle Exhaust Rubber is perrished.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 19,908 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 19,908 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 17,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer side wall

n/s/r & o/s/r handbrake have no lock out.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 17,460 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer side wall

n/s/r & o/s/r handbrake have no lock out.

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 4 Apr 2012 15,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brakes out of balance=40kg=20%.n/s/f brake leads.

o/s/f wiper has split ends

Pass 4 Apr 2012 15,783 miles

front brakes out of balance=40kg=20%.n/s/f brake leads.

o/s/f wiper has split ends

Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,278 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 14,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 12,247 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 11,609 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 9,099 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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SF05 BPE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Black 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 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 SF05 BPE, 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 SF05 BPE registered?

SF05 BPE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is SF05 BPE safe to buy?

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