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RX05 NGV

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,158 mi
Last recorded58,158 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 58,158 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 54,013 miles

Handbrake travel high - nearside efficiency low

Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,420 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front bumper insecure

Nearside front tyre perished, worn edge, near limit and nail in tread

Nearside rear tyre perished and nail in tread

Offside front tyre perished and worn edge

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slight corroded

Rear tyre sizes smaller than front

Pass 16 Apr 2016 47,096 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 47,096 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 44,004 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake pedal anti slip worn.

engine management light on.

front bumper insecure.

oil leak.

Fail 16 Apr 2015 44,002 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake pedal anti slip worn.

engine management light on.

front bumper insecure.

oil leak.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 39,666 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,953 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,019 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 20,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 15,788 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 13,051 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 NGV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NGV, 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 NGV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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