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SY05 AUJ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,886 mi
Last recorded58,886 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 AUJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,886 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre wear inner edges

Fail 11 Jun 2015 58,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wear inner edge

o/s/r tyre wear inner edge

surface rust to various brake and suspension components under vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2014 55,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes noisy

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 55,399 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes noisy

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,733 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust corroded + rubber mountings deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2013 53,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust corroded + rubber mountings deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2012 51,091 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 51,091 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 44,547 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear disc's pitted

Pass 11 May 2010 40,490 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 37,060 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 37,060 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 37,044 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 31,224 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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SY05 AUJ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey 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 SY05 AUJ, 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 SY05 AUJ registered?

SY05 AUJ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is SY05 AUJ safe to buy?

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