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SF05 BSZ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

20,066 mi
Last recorded20,066 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 BSZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 20,066 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 17,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear tyres badly age cracking

Fail 10 May 2017 17,871 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear tyres badly age cracking

Pass 17 May 2016 14,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cracks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cracks (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2016 14,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cracks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 13,821 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 12,775 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 11,853 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 11,853 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 9,879 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 8,182 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 8,182 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 6,273 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 4,652 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 852 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 BSZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BSZ, 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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SF05 BSZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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