MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,002 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake fluid low
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake fluid low
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear exhaust rubber slightly perrished
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear exhaust rubber slightly perrished
How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?
Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ05 HWG is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ05 HWG, 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 HWG registered?
FJ05 HWG is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 23 May 2005.
Is FJ05 HWG safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJ05 HWG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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