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RX05 MLK

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,185 mi
Last recorded35,185 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 MLK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,185 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,677 miles

rear brake pads low....

Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,923 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit......

Pass 24 Mar 2010 16,601 miles

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

both wipers poor

drivers seat slight lose

o.s front tyre low inner edges on limits

rear centre seat belt been repared

Fail 22 Mar 2010 16,598 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

both wipers poor

drivers seat slight lose

o.s front tyre low inner edges on limits

Pass 21 Mar 2009 11,618 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 11,612 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 5,817 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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RX05 MLK is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLK, 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 MLK registered?

RX05 MLK is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is RX05 MLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 MLK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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