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WA05 BVZ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,124 mi
Last recorded93,124 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 BVZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 93,124 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s o/s rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 88,270 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s o/s rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 88,265 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s o/s rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 84,182 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Rear tyre(s) worn slightly inner edge

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ns/Os Rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 84,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

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

Rear tyre(s) worn slightly inner edge

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ns/Os Rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 78,601 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 72,055 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 66,975 miles

Slight perishing to tyres and wearing low on edge(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 61,099 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,991 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 43,132 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 37,741 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,660 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 28,276 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 23,933 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 19,568 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 BVZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BVZ, 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 WA05 BVZ registered?

WA05 BVZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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