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GN05 PRX

2005 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

140,215 mi
Last recorded140,215 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 PRX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 140,215 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 140,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 125,670 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 125,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 110,415 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

WATER PUMP pulley bent/damaged

engine management light on

Fail 6 Oct 2016 110,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

WATER PUMP pulley bent/damaged

engine management light on

Pass 22 Sep 2015 102,382 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted

engine management light on

Fail 22 Sep 2015 102,382 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted

engine management light on

Fail 23 Sep 2014 93,953 miles

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

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

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

engine management light stays on on the dash

exhaust duct corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,953 miles

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

engine management light stays on on the dash

exhaust duct corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2013 85,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s front tyre uneven worn across the tread width

Fail 28 Sep 2013 85,392 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre uneven worn across the tread width

Pass 10 Oct 2012 76,184 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

item on rear view mirror but not in view of road

power steering rack damp

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2012 76,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

item on rear view mirror but not in view of road

power steering rack damp

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,714 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 53,343 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 53,340 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre wall splitting

offside rear tyre tread depth 1.6mm

Fail 1 Apr 2010 53,314 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,509 miles

rear pads look low

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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GN05 PRX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GN05 PRX, 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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What year was GN05 PRX registered?

GN05 PRX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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