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MX09 EXJ

2009 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,654 mi
Last recorded102,654 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 EXJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 102,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 102,564 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 98,238 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 98,238 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 91,411 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 91,411 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 84,516 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 84,516 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 71,533 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 71,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 55,691 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,308 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,823 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 37,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 35,904 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 25,099 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 12,976 miles

brake fluid low

front pads getting 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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MX09 EXJ is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2009 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 45,997 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 MX09 EXJ, 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 17 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX09 EXJ registered?

MX09 EXJ is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is MX09 EXJ safe to buy?

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