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HX54 JNK

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,723 mi
Last recorded71,723 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 JNK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 71,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 195/55/15 85v (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust flexi pipe heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2020 71,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 85v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 195/55/15 85v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot allowing grease to escape but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe heat shield insecure

Pass 21 May 2019 68,977 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 66,709 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 66,709 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.198 % (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 63,134 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 59,162 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

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

Pass 27 May 2015 54,408 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 Jun 2014 47,810 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,359 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,667 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,609 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,887 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 28,887 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 28,775 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 28,775 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,745 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 17,051 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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HX54 JNK is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 HX54 JNK, 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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HX54 JNK is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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