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RX05 NGG

2005 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,033 mi
Last recorded71,033 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 NGG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 71,033 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 71,033 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 68,282 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 68,282 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2021 65,362 miles

Corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 May 2021 65,362 miles

Corrosion to chassis and suspension components

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 62,423 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 62,417 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

service brake reserve travel severely reduced

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,545 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 60,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 57,447 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

exhaust deteriorated

front tyres wearing inner edges

suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,202 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,121 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

front suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,114 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,623 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust section mounting rubber split

Fail 21 Mar 2014 40,623 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust section mounting rubber split

Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,042 miles

n/s/r inner side position lamp not working

tyre treads getting low generally(2-3mm)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,280 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2011 31,607 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f inner wheel rim is slightly damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,607 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f inner wheel rim is slightly damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,638 miles

front brake discs warped

Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,868 miles

rear tyres getting low

Fail 21 Feb 2008 18,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,935 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 NGG is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NGG, 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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RX05 NGG is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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