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SF05 FSZ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,428 mi
Last recorded82,428 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 FSZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 82,428 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 82,420 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 65,389 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 65,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 52,734 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,983 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,481 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,663 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,022 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,711 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 FSZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FSZ, 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 FSZ registered?

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

Is SF05 FSZ safe to buy?

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