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FJ05 GNU

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,482 mi
Last recorded46,482 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 GNU
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2018 46,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 43,910 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 43,906 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 41,928 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 39,528 miles

all exhaust rubber mounts partially broken but still supporting system

Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,971 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,597 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 11,309 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 10,095 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 8,665 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 6,858 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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FJ05 GNU is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ05 GNU, 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.

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FJ05 GNU is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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