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FJ05 HVX

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,636 mi
Last recorded49,636 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 HVX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,636 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2013 47,769 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,964 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 44,964 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,230 miles

offside rear brake disc pitted

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside wiper blade split

Pass 6 Apr 2010 33,351 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 33,225 miles

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

front brake imbalance

front brake judder

front wipers starting to smear

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

rear brake judder

rear discs pitted

rear tyres cracking

rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,610 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,059 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 HVX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HVX, 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 HVX registered?

FJ05 HVX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is FJ05 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ05 HVX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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