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AU05 EZC

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,789 mi
Last recorded81,789 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 EZC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2016 81,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

body damaged

exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear brake caliper damp????

nearside rear tyre edgeware, perished 2013

offside rear light cluster damaged

offside rear tyre perished and cracking 2011 3mm

oil leak

underbody and pipes undersealed

rear brake discs heavily worn and corroded inner faces

Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,228 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc's corroded and lipped

N/S/F tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R light lens slight damage

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc's corroded and lipped

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,678 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 61,678 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,271 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 56,271 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure.

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,544 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2010 48,267 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 41,654 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2009 41,654 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,858 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 33,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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AU05 EZC is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AU05 EZC, 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 AU05 EZC registered?

AU05 EZC is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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