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FX07 MLF

2007 Proton GEN-2

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,360 mi
Last recorded173,360 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX07 MLF
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 173,360 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 169,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn slightly/clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn slightly

chasis corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

rear end has slight damage

sills corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 156,463 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 125,605 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 125,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 91,002 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 91,002 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,574 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on on dash

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2012 54,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml light on on dash

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 26,231 miles

rear dics croaded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,416 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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FX07 MLF is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FX07 MLF, 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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What year was FX07 MLF registered?

FX07 MLF is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 August 2007.

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