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FJ05 HWL

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,308 mi
Last recorded72,308 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 HWL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,308 miles

engine management light on

Fail 24 Mar 2014 72,368 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

Fail 19 Mar 2014 72,326 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED ON EDGES

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY HEAVLY CORRODED / FRONT FLEXI SECTION HEAVLY CORRODED / DETERIORATED / BECOMING WEAK IN STRUCTURE IN PLACES

OFFSIDE FRONT (DRIVERS) ELECTRIC WINDOW INOP ADVISE TO RECTIFY

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTYS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,723 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,273 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,574 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,597 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,927 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,015 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 HWL is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue 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 HWL, 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 HWL registered?

FJ05 HWL is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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