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WX05 MHK

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,369 mi
Last recorded36,369 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 MHK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,369 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 36,368 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2011 32,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

slight play in offside of steering rack inner ball end

Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,631 miles

Oil leak

slight play in offside of steering rack inner ball end

Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,336 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 26,223 miles

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,133 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2008 6,045 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 MHK is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WX05 MHK, 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 WX05 MHK registered?

WX05 MHK is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WX05 MHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 MHK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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