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WA05 BWG

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,787 mi
Last recorded17,787 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 BWG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2013 17,787 miles

Airbag light on

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 15,492 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 16 Feb 2011 13,703 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 11,556 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 9,297 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 7,350 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 BWG is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA05 BWG registered?

WA05 BWG is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is WA05 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA05 BWG shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA05 BWG have outstanding finance?

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