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HX05 HWA

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,999 mi
Last recorded74,999 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 HWA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2014 74,999 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

accident damage to offside drivers door

rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 1 Feb 2014 54,329 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 54,329 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 41,955 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 41,955 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 38,666 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 38,666 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 33,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2010 28,902 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,578 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 18,727 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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HX05 HWA is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HX05 HWA, 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 HX05 HWA registered?

HX05 HWA is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HX05 HWA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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