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AU05 JFJ

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,631 mi
Last recorded114,631 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 JFJ
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 114,631 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 114,568 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2014 99,835 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 99,732 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 86,794 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 75,866 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,102 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 64,102 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,855 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,308 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,764 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gen 2 Gls?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
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AU05 JFJ is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Orange 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 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 46,357 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Gen 2 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 JFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gen 2 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Proton Gen 2 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 JFJ registered?

AU05 JFJ is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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