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WA05 FAF

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,456 mi
Last recorded67,456 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 FAF
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 67,456 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 67,456 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 65,852 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 65,852 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filler neck (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate +offside (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 64,153 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroded

off side and near side rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Jan 2014 60,086 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust deteriorated

near side rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rubber mountings all cracked

exhaust system rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2012 51,636 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air con pipe rubbing on gear box cooler pipe

off side rear tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust and joint corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 48,033 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear exhaust rubber mountings cracked

fuel filter rusty

off side rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Feb 2010 42,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 32,936 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,057 miles

Both front tyres unevenly worn on inside edges

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 FAF is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FAF, 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 FAF is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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