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CN05 HNX

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,166 mi
Last recorded80,166 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 HNX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 80,166 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 77,725 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 73,909 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 69,050 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front wheel nuts incorrectly fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

Fail 14 Dec 2016 69,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front wheel nuts incorrectly fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

Pass 10 Oct 2015 61,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 61,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,681 miles

o/s wiper poor

Fail 3 Sep 2014 55,681 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s wiper poor

Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,210 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 52,210 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracking slight tread face separation but no cords showing, split inner sidewall but not to cords

Fail 15 Aug 2012 47,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery insecure.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,167 miles

battery insecure.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,550 miles

o/s/f barke holding on slightly.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,655 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 24,954 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 24,954 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 14,055 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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CN05 HNX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN05 HNX, 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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CN05 HNX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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