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SP05 BJX

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,845 mi
Last recorded80,845 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 BJX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2015 80,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2014 75,474 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 75,453 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,962 miles

engine management light on

front brake pads low

Fail 5 Mar 2013 70,962 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

front brake pads low

Pass 16 Feb 2012 65,822 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 65,822 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 56,198 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,198 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,427 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,826 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,242 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 19,242 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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SP05 BJX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP05 BJX, 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 SP05 BJX registered?

SP05 BJX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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