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WA05 FAM

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

82,669 mi
Last recorded82,669 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 FAM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 82,669 miles

Front 2x front exhaust hangers broken - exhaust still supported

Nearside Rear reverse lights inopertive

exhaust front flexi deteriorating

Fail 14 May 2024 82,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front 2x front exhaust hangers broken - exhaust still supported

Nearside Rear reverse lights inopertive

exhaust front flexi deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2023 77,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective both front exhaust hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner & outer edges & tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear number plate lamps illumination dim

Fail 26 Apr 2023 77,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective both front exhaust hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner & outer edges & tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear number plate lamps illumination dim

Pass 3 Mar 2022 69,826 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 64,660 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 64,638 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 58,564 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 58,564 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,846 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 56,846 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure two rubber mounts deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 54,939 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 54,939 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all four (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 52,418 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,409 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all inc repeaters slighty white (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mounting rubbers poor

Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,910 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 47,910 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 43,306 miles

rear exhaust silencer rubber mount becoming deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,507 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 41,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,209 miles

air bag light on

battery insurecure

engine managemant light on

Fail 19 Mar 2012 38,209 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

air bag light on

battery insurecure

engine managemant light on

Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,930 miles

centre mountain brocken only half

Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,354 miles

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

both rear tyres uneven wear and have cuts in inner side walls (but dont reach the cords)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 26,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 26,431 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,390 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 21,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 FAM is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FAM, 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 FAM registered?

WA05 FAM is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is WA05 FAM safe to buy?

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