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WX05 MGU

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,639 mi
Last recorded110,639 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 MGU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 110,639 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

rear centre stop light not working

Fail 6 Apr 2018 110,639 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

rear centre stop light not working

Pass 21 Apr 2017 101,868 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 101,868 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 92,680 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 81,962 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 73,937 miles

n/s/r tyre perished in tread area

Pass 30 May 2013 66,901 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,064 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 58,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 48,106 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 48,078 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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WX05 MGU is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WX05 MGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX05 MGU registered?

WX05 MGU is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is WX05 MGU safe to buy?

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