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RX55 HZM

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,949 mi
Last recorded58,949 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 HZM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 58,949 miles

engine management warning light on

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2017 58,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management warning light on

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 54,411 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

exhaust mountings perrished

Fail 12 Jul 2016 54,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 195/55/15 85V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

exhaust mountings perrished

Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 44,647 miles

n /s/r tyre perishing in tread

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,519 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 40,519 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,897 miles

1 bulb not working in centre brake light

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,956 miles

LOWER EFFORT RECORDED BY OFF SIDE PARKING BRAKE.

WIPER RUBBERS IN A POOR CONDITION.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 31,956 miles

LOWER EFFORT RECORDED BY OFF SIDE PARKING BRAKE.

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

WIPER RUBBERS IN A POOR CONDITION.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,334 miles

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

O/S/F SIDE LIGHT BULB BLACKENED.

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 20,174 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,174 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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RX55 HZM is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RX55 HZM, 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 RX55 HZM registered?

RX55 HZM is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is RX55 HZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 HZM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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