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CX07 CAE

2007 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

26,455 mi
Last recorded26,455 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX07 CAE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 26,455 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2024 26,031 miles

Under body corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2024 26,019 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rubber mountings split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under body corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2023 25,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 25,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 25,344 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 25,336 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 24,583 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 23,976 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 23,059 miles

exhaust rubbers split

Pass 4 Jun 2018 22,530 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 21,966 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 21,387 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 20,790 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 20,217 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 18,982 miles

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

both rear tyres both edges slightly worn

x2 front exhaust rubber mountings perished

Fail 11 Jun 2013 18,982 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyres both edges slightly worn

x2 front exhaust rubber mountings perished

Pass 7 Aug 2012 16,323 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 13,416 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 10,181 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 9,165 miles

Front bumper insecure

n/s/r tyre side wall slight damage

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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CX07 CAE is a 2007 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 81%.

Across all 2007 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 47,381 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 CX07 CAE, 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 19 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CX07 CAE is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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