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MX05 HTZ

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,215 mi
Last recorded111,215 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 HTZ
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 111,215 miles

mil light on

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Fail 13 Mar 2017 110,926 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

mil light on

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 7 Apr 2016 102,117 miles

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

mil light on

Fail 7 Apr 2016 102,117 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

mil light on

Pass 14 Mar 2015 86,161 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust back box rubber split

mil light on

Fail 14 Mar 2015 86,161 miles

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust back box rubber split

mil light on

Pass 26 Mar 2014 77,314 miles

exhaust bushes cracked and cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2013 70,851 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,851 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,880 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 61,832 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,041 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,737 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,459 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,082 miles

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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MX05 HTZ is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX05 HTZ, 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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What year was MX05 HTZ registered?

MX05 HTZ is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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