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MX05 HVB

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,687 mi
Last recorded61,687 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 HVB
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 61,687 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 61,650 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub frame/engine gearbox suport excess corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 60,040 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 57,731 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 51,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning clip contacting disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 51,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning clip contacting disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 45,464 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 45,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 40,645 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 35,120 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 32,519 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 29,766 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 29,766 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

noise on engine ( air leak )

two exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2013 27,815 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

both steering rack mounting bushes slightly detiorated

Fail 7 Feb 2013 27,815 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

battery insecure

both rear tyre outer and inner sidewalls cracked and perished

both steering rack mounting bushes slightly detiorated

Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,655 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 22,236 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 19,462 miles

coolant leaking from rear of water pump

Pass 10 Feb 2009 15,575 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 12,223 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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MX05 HVB is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX05 HVB, 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.

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MX05 HVB is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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