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SF05 BRX

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,760 mi
Last recorded121,760 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 BRX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2015 121,760 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 121,760 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 107,190 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 92,216 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 92,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 79,011 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 65,182 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 65,182 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,483 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,041 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 41,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,615 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 34,615 miles

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

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 BRX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SF05 BRX, 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 BRX registered?

SF05 BRX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is SF05 BRX safe to buy?

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