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WX05 MVW

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,339 mi
Last recorded39,339 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 MVW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 39,339 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 37,590 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 33,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 26,693 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 26,692 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 20,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 19,430 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 18,958 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 18,411 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 18,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 17,348 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 16,216 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 14,956 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 13,970 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 12,830 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 11,549 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 10,480 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 9,071 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 9,071 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 6,409 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 5,110 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 MVW is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

WX05 MVW is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is WX05 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 MVW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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