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FT07 TXP

2007 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

83,860 mi
Last recorded83,860 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT07 TXP
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2024 83,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 74,310 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 74,250 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 67,331 miles

nearside handbrake requires further adjustment/repair

Fail 24 Sep 2021 67,331 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

nearside handbrake requires further adjustment/repair

Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,256 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 56,075 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2019 52,759 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 52,759 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 51,375 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 51,375 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 49,042 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 44,676 miles

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

steering rack weeping slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2015 39,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 35,478 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 32,532 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 29,949 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,949 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,106 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 20,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 20,246 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 14,704 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 14,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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FT07 TXP is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2007 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 47,381 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 FT07 TXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT07 TXP registered?

FT07 TXP is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 24 August 2007.

Is FT07 TXP safe to buy?

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