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FJ05 HWK

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,499 mi
Last recorded29,499 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 29,499 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 28,331 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 27,349 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 26,151 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 24,075 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust front flex begining to deteriorate

Pass 20 Feb 2013 24,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust front flex begining to deteriorate

Pass 20 Feb 2012 21,996 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 21,996 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 18,665 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 15,664 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 25 Feb 2009 12,041 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 12,041 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 8,644 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 HWK 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 HWK, 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 HWK registered?

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

Is FJ05 HWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ05 HWK 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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