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FJ05 TBX

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,639 mi
Last recorded36,639 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 TBX
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 36,639 miles

Nearside Front bumper corner out of line

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,648 miles

Front bumper ends loose.

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

STRONGLY ADVISE;OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER TREAD AREAS.

Tyre size 195/55/15

Pass 4 Apr 2014 16,836 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 13,215 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 13,215 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 12,107 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 10,174 miles

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

front tyres outer sidewall perishing

nearside rear tyre outer wall slight cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2011 10,174 miles

front tyres outer sidewall perishing

nearside rear tyre outer wall slight cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2010 8,121 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 8,121 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 6,593 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 5,053 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 TBX is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TBX, 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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What year was FJ05 TBX registered?

FJ05 TBX is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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