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WA05 BVX

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

35,503 mi
Last recorded35,503 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 BVX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 35,503 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 33,746 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 33,746 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 32,192 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 29,604 miles

Offside seat belt stalk slightly damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2021 27,340 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 23,951 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 23,938 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective center mount and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 21,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 19,917 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 17,162 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Feb 2016 15,330 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s. (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 15,330 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s. (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 13,182 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

engine (mil)check lamp on.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 10,860 miles

minor body damaged areas .

Fail 11 Feb 2014 10,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

minor body damaged areas .

Pass 20 Feb 2013 7,988 miles

front and rear brake disc,s slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2012 5,100 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

headlamp remote phaseing set at 1, gives in specification aims

Pass 28 Feb 2012 5,100 miles

headlamp remote phaseing set at 1, gives in specification aims

Pass 7 Mar 2011 8,012 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air bag warning lamp on

surface rust on suspension components/underside

Pass 21 Apr 2010 7,468 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 7,009 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 6,022 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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WA05 BVX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WA05 BVX, 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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WA05 BVX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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