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RX05 MLF

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

120,050 mi
Last recorded120,050 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 MLF
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 120,050 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated / malfunction indicator lamp

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

Front exhaust flexi down pipe deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer sidewall also has slight damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside vehicle bodywork has been damaged

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2016 120,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine management lamp illuminated / malfunction indicator lamp

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

Front exhaust flexi down pipe deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer sidewall also has slight damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside vehicle bodywork has been damaged

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2016 117,384 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters Broken,part letter missing (6.3.4c)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 104,804 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 79,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 79,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 62,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 62,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 50,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,858 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 46,158 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 46,158 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 39,787 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 32,606 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both rear and nearside front tyres on 3mm

front tyres wearing low on edges

offside wiper is split

rear exhaust mounts are perished

Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both rear and nearside front tyres on 3mm

front tyres wearing low on edges

offside wiper is split

rear exhaust mounts are perished

Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,143 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 28,143 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RX05 MLF is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 RX05 MLF, 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 RX05 MLF registered?

RX05 MLF is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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