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SF05 BSV

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,332 mi
Last recorded52,332 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 BSV
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,332 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 52,332 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,125 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 42,125 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,978 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both wipers smudging

handbrake adjustment

travel on footbrake pedal

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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SF05 BSV is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SF05 BSV, 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 SF05 BSV registered?

SF05 BSV is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is SF05 BSV safe to buy?

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