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PN05 MGO

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,604 mi
Last recorded97,604 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 MGO
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 97,604 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 97,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 89,888 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 83,625 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 79,210 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 79,204 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 72,839 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 72,838 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 64,999 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 64,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,325 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 47,226 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 47,224 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,899 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 29,667 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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PN05 MGO is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PN05 MGO, 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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PN05 MGO is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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