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SF05 BVD

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,432 mi
Last recorded47,432 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 47,432 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 47,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 41,028 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,618 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

This vehicle has been involved in an accident (nearside front) but has been adequately repaired.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 31,951 miles

nearside front wheel leaning in at top

Fail 5 Feb 2008 31,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front wheel leaning in at top

Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 31,903 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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 BVD is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF05 BVD registered?

SF05 BVD is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is SF05 BVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 BVD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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