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FJ05 HVZ

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,137 mi
Last recorded148,137 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 HVZ
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 148,137 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 112,968 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 31,673 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 31,672 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s/f tyre cracking

rear box rubbers cracking

rear washer inop

Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,152 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,653 miles

Battery insecure

centre brake light 20% down

Fail 30 Jan 2009 27,653 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

centre brake light 20% down

Fail 1 Jul 2008 27,564 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,564 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gen 2 Gls?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
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FJ05 HVZ is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 46,357 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 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ05 HVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gen 2 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Proton Gen 2 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ05 HVZ registered?

FJ05 HVZ is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is FJ05 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ05 HVZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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