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MX05 HUH

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

98,513 mi
Last recorded98,513 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 HUH
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 98,513 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface rust to items

Fail 7 Feb 2026 98,510 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface rust to items

Pass 6 Feb 2025 89,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

under side rust

Fail 5 Feb 2025 89,583 miles

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

under side rust

Pass 6 Feb 2024 82,876 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 7 Feb 2023 77,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 5 Feb 2022 71,141 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 69,576 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 69,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2020 68,447 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 68,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 66,851 miles

Offside Front tyre low and perished/cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2018 64,544 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 64,544 miles

Central Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under gearbox mounting (6.1.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

EML on dash

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

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

handbrake holding but may need attention soon

Pass 18 May 2017 61,547 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2016 56,912 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 13 May 2016 56,911 miles

Braking system leaking o/s/r caliper (3.6.A.1)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 May 2015 51,581 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 46,735 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 43,207 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 43,134 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 38,659 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 38,659 miles

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 May 2011 34,440 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 28,164 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,096 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 23,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,075 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 HUH is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HUH, 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 MX05 HUH registered?

MX05 HUH is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MX05 HUH safe to buy?

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