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CN05 SWX

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,293 mi
Last recorded92,293 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 SWX
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 92,293 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 92,293 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 82,232 miles

rear inner brake pads appear low. rear discs corroded.

Fail 1 Aug 2013 82,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear inner brake pads appear low. rear discs corroded. n/s/f outer brake pad getting low.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 69,504 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 69,504 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 60,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 60,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 47,904 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,904 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,729 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 37,729 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,008 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Proton Gen 2 Gls?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
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CN05 SWX is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 46,357 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 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN05 SWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gen 2 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Proton Gen 2 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN05 SWX is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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