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SF05 BUE

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,877 mi
Last recorded46,877 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 46,877 miles

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2015 46,877 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

oil leak

oil leval low

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,841 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 41,841 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2013 33,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorated , no cord exposed

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated still supporting exhaust

Fail 29 Aug 2013 33,706 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on

nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorated , no cord exposed

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated still supporting exhaust

Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,244 miles

engine management light on

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,882 miles

Battery insecure

engine management light on

Pass 19 Aug 2010 14,360 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 11,707 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 9,068 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 BUE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BUE, 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 BUE registered?

SF05 BUE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is SF05 BUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 BUE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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