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WA05 MGE

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,673 mi
Last recorded136,673 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 MGE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 136,673 miles

Brake Pedal anti-slip provision worn

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced O/S and N/S (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 136,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake Pedal anti-slip provision worn

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced O/S and N/S (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 119,963 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 119,963 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 105,250 miles

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

rear exhaust mount snapped

slight play in steering rack mount bushes

Fail 17 Apr 2014 105,250 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust mount snapped

slight play in steering rack mount bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2013 88,776 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 88,776 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 71,994 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 71,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 58,252 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated on side walls but not excessive

Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,966 miles

coolant leak from thermostat/water pump housing

Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,591 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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WA05 MGE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WA05 MGE, 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 WA05 MGE registered?

WA05 MGE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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