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AU05 EZK

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,814 mi
Last recorded85,814 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 EZK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 85,814 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak steering rack ()

all tyres slight perished

Pass 1 Apr 2016 23,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

oil leek

Fail 14 Mar 2016 84,537 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front rubber mounings (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking fuel kneck (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,312 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 83,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 80,879 miles

AUXILARY BELT CRACKING

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SPIT AT ENDS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 80,879 miles

AUXILARY BELT CRACKING

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SPIT AT ENDS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 75,951 miles

front & rear pads getting low

rear exhaust rubber split but still attatched

Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,967 miles

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

front tyres cut out on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2011 69,339 miles

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

offside rear tyre cutting out on inside edge

Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,795 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 65,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 58,163 miles

front bumper damaged and loose on o/side

front number plate cracked

rear inner o/s position lamp not working

Fail 15 Jul 2008 43,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate needs attention soon

Pass 15 Jul 2008 43,951 miles

front number plate needs attention soon

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 EZK is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EZK, 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 EZK registered?

AU05 EZK is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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