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WA05 MDZ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,163 mi
Last recorded106,163 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 MDZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 106,163 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2018 106,163 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2017 102,551 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 96,059 miles

Rear nearside and offside tyres deteriorated but not excessive

Fail 21 Nov 2016 96,059 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside and offside (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear nearside and offside tyres deteriorated but not excessive

Pass 9 Dec 2015 89,640 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S and N/S (4.1.E.1)

Two Exhaust hanngers broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 31 Jul 2014 81,141 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

one rear box and centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,712 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust rubber snaped and center exhaust rubber snaped,but system still adequately supported.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 74,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust rubber snaped and center exhaust rubber snaped,but system still adequately supported.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,196 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 63,080 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 63,080 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,986 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,301 miles

CENTRE FRONT AND NEARSIDE EXHAUST RUBBERS CRACKING

Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,873 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 44,131 miles

offside front tyre rotational,nearside front not.

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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WA05 MDZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WA05 MDZ, 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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WA05 MDZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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