MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,239 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear side light not working 1 of 2
unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted
Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
nail in nearside rear tyre
unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
engine management light on
offside front seat belt buckle surround broken
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
engine management light on
offside front seat belt buckle surround broken
Excessive noise from front and rear brakes with pads rubbing on discs
Exhaust front pipe deteriorated and complete system corroded
Two bulbs not working to high level stop lamp
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust front pipe deteriorated and complete system corroded
Two bulbs not working to high level stop lamp
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Battery a little slightly insecure, wrong type battery appears to be fitted
Both driveshafts corroding
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread
Both rear tyres cracking/perishing but not deep enough to reach ply or cords and wearing slightly on inner edges of tread
Complete exhaust system corroding and front flexable pipe slightly deteriorated
Front and rear brake discs very slightly worn
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills
n/s/r brake pads look low
slight oil leak from the sump plug
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake disc,s slightly worn
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre stop lamp part not working
power steering drive belt starting to split
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre stop lamp part not working
power steering drive belt starting to split
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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HX05 HWC is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 HWC, 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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HX05 HWC is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 17 March 2005.
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