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FJ05 HVT

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,587 mi
Last recorded81,587 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 HVT
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 81,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil Leak Front.

Parking brake has reserve travel.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated.

Pass 21 Jul 2017 74,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear one exhaust silencer mounting rubber missing the other is split

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

brake and clutch pedal anti slip rubbers worn

Fail 21 Jul 2017 74,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Fuel hose leaking to filter tightened (7.2.3)

Rear one exhaust silencer mounting rubber missing the other is split

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

brake and clutch pedal anti slip rubbers worn

Pass 7 Jul 2016 69,346 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers worn

faulty connection at offside front position lamp

serpentine/alternator belt damaged

two rear exhaust silencer rubbers split

Pass 30 Jul 2015 63,920 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

two rear exhaust rubber mountings split

Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 52,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre inner sidewall perishing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2012 47,504 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight cracking to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2011 40,734 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on edges and cracking slightly on inner sidewall

offside wiper blade split

oil and petrol filters corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2010 30,238 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,638 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 16,138 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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FJ05 HVT is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FJ05 HVT, 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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What year was FJ05 HVT registered?

FJ05 HVT is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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