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SF05 BSU

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,128 mi
Last recorded48,128 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 BSU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 48,128 miles

advise nearside rear trailing arm bush

advise rear brake pipe

advise sills covered

advise sweat nearside rear caliper

Fail 10 Jul 2017 47,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise nearside rear trailing arm bush

advise rear brake pipe

advise sills covered

advise sweat nearside rear caliper

Pass 22 Jun 2016 43,918 miles

advise front tyres

advise off side front ball joint cover

Fail 21 Jun 2016 43,899 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 120 kg (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 30 kg (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width both front and rear (6.3.4a)

advise front tyres

advise off side front ball joint cover

advise rear inner brake pads

Fail 14 Apr 2015 40,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,523 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,606 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,315 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,627 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,516 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 15,222 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 11,366 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 8,431 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 BSU is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BSU, 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 BSU registered?

SF05 BSU is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is SF05 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 BSU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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