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WA05 HDJ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,898 mi
Last recorded79,898 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 HDJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 79,898 miles

Flexi exhaust pipe perrishing

Fluid leak, but not excessive POWER steering pipe to rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 May 2019 79,898 miles

Flexi exhaust pipe perrishing

Fluid leak, but not excessive POWER steering pipe to rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 73,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine warning light on

Pass 30 May 2017 70,953 miles

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

engine cover , over sills and under tray fitted

engine light on

Fail 30 May 2017 70,953 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine cover , over sills and under tray fitted

engine light on

Pass 4 Jun 2016 68,102 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 67,991 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to fuel tank straps

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear springs

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Driver's seat belt latch damaged but still working ok

Engine management light on

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Head light lenses faded but not light output not reduced

Leak of exhaust gases from flange in front of silencer

OSR tyre worn on inner edge at 4mm

Oil leak engine

Oil level low

Slight play detected in inner steering arms

Oil leak from power steering pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,685 miles

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

O/S wiper blade deteraited.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 57,107 miles

O/S Rear break backplate badly corroded.

Rear exhaust badly bent

Fail 5 Mar 2014 57,021 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

O/S Rear break backplate badly corroded.

Rear exhaust badly bent

Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,707 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust is bent and restricting gas flow.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2009 28,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,149 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 HDJ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HDJ, 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 HDJ registered?

WA05 HDJ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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