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WA05 FAK

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,501 mi
Last recorded110,501 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 110,501 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 110,501 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 105,345 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 105,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 102,888 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 102,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 98,717 miles

no reserve traval on hand brake

Pass 16 May 2018 94,638 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 94,635 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 May 2017 89,408 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 82,791 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 76,289 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2014 70,411 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 May 2013 59,790 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 52,010 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 42,754 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 42,754 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all disc's wearing

Pass 20 Mar 2010 42,740 miles

covers fitted to both sills

Fail 22 May 2008 38,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

covers fitted to both sills

Pass 22 May 2008 38,601 miles

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

covers fitted to both sills

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 FAK is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FAK, 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 FAK registered?

WA05 FAK is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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