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FJ05 HWE

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,557 mi
Last recorded47,557 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 HWE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 47,557 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 47,481 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,351 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 37,350 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,746 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine fault light on

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2014 24,888 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 19,435 miles

nearside front of bumper insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2013 19,434 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake fluid level getting low

nearside front of bumper insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2012 15,071 miles

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

exhaust system rusty in places

Pass 15 Feb 2011 12,951 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 9,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 6,557 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Feb 2008 4,090 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 HWE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ05 HWE registered?

FJ05 HWE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for FJ05 HWE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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