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WA05 FAJ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,167 mi
Last recorded56,167 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 56,167 miles

eml light on in dash

Fail 5 Jun 2017 56,113 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

eml l amp on

Pass 23 May 2016 51,292 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 51,292 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 47,666 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 May 2015 47,666 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2014 43,373 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 39,729 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2013 39,600 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 35,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 30,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2010 26,209 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 22,833 miles

Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 18,117 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 FAJ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 46,104 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FAJ, 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

How do I check the history of WA05 FAJ?

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What year was WA05 FAJ registered?

WA05 FAJ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is WA05 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA05 FAJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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