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AE07 HBD

2007 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,452 mi
Last recorded116,452 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE07 HBD
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2025 116,452 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 108,090 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 108,086 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 105,025 miles

General surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 19 Nov 2022 105,025 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both side tread edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

General surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 10 Sep 2021 101,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

Fail 9 Sep 2021 101,932 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

Pass 10 Aug 2020 96,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 87,688 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Wheel arch liner coroded

Offside Front Lower Slight corrosion from floor pan

Offside Rear Lower Wheel arch liner coroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 83,180 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 77,849 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 77,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 72,377 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sligthly wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,564 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 62,651 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 56,595 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,595 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,525 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 39,459 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 30,357 miles

Oil leak

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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AE07 HBD is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 47,381 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 AE07 HBD, 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 19 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE07 HBD is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 August 2007.

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