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WA05 FBJ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,455 mi
Last recorded86,455 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 FBJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 May 2017 86,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 May 2016 81,152 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 75,743 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres on min limits, advise replacement.

engine management lamp illuminated.

Fail 7 May 2015 75,743 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres on min limits, advise replacement.

engine management lamp illuminated.

Pass 8 May 2014 67,765 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2013 62,519 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 55,482 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 55,482 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 47,417 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

rear tyre walls splitting

Fail 25 May 2011 47,417 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

rear tyre walls splitting

Pass 20 May 2010 38,593 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 38,593 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 May 2009 29,638 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 20,522 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 FBJ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FBJ, 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 FBJ registered?

WA05 FBJ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is WA05 FBJ safe to buy?

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