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RX05 CVE

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

15,030 mi
Last recorded15,030 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 CVE
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 May 2019 15,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 13,378 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 12,574 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 12,233 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 11,332 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 11,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 10,264 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 9,138 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 9,138 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 25 May 2012 8,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 8,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 7,180 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 6,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2009 4,772 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 3,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2008 3,753 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Proton Gen 2 Gls?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
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RX05 CVE is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 46,357 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 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX05 CVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gen 2 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Proton Gen 2 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX05 CVE registered?

RX05 CVE is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is RX05 CVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 CVE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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