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MX05 HTG

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,416 mi
Last recorded50,416 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 HTG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,416 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 43,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

handbrake has long travel

not matching wheel bolts fitted on every wheel

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 43,516 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

handbrake has long travel

not matching wheel bolts fitted on every wheel

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,455 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 39,449 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,479 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nsr tyre worn on inner wall

Fail 28 Jul 2011 33,479 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nsr tyre worn on inner wall

Pass 7 Jul 2010 29,264 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2009 23,514 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 10,102 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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MX05 HTG is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MX05 HTG, 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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MX05 HTG is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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