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HX05 HWC

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,239 mi
Last recorded89,239 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 89,239 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 88,059 miles

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2019 79,020 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,132 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 66,111 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 57,454 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 48,657 miles

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)

Fail 3 May 2016 48,657 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,611 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 45,611 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 42,722 miles

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)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 42,722 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,706 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,269 miles

n/s/r brake pads look low

slight oil leak from the sump plug

Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,149 miles

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

rear brake disc,s slightly worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 25,152 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 25,152 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 19,661 miles

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 19,657 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,538 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 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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