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HX05 HWB

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,983 mi
Last recorded126,983 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 HWB
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 126,983 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 126,982 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2018 125,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake effort just met mot requirements

Fail 8 Dec 2018 125,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

handbrake effort just met mot requirements

Fail 20 Nov 2018 125,733 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Broken & incomplete (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power assisted steering pipe damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 120,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 120,208 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2017 120,207 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak ()

fuel filter corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 111,366 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 103,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 103,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 91,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 23 Jul 2014 96,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 23 Jul 2013 87,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

covers on sills

Pass 23 Jul 2013 87,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

covers on sills

Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 55,137 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 50,027 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,063 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 47,063 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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HX05 HWB is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HX05 HWB, 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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HX05 HWB is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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