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AU05 EZO

2005 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,518 mi
Last recorded69,518 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 EZO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 69,518 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front engine crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has sidewall damage, no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. little or no effort offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust fouling fuel tank heatshield

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2017 53,515 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 53,513 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounts broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 49,081 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 49,080 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 45,897 miles

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

rear exhaust moints are broken

Pass 16 Jul 2015 45,897 miles

rear exhaust moints are broken

Fail 28 Jul 2014 43,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 39,078 miles

Advise auxillery belt perished/cracked.

Advise offside wiper blade split on very end.

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 39,062 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Advise auxillery belt perished/cracked.

Advise offside wiper blade split on very end.

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,989 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 36,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise nearside rear tyre sidewall badly scuffed. Advise bald on inside and outside edges.

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 32,039 miles

front pads and discs worn

front tyres very slightly worn on edge

off side rear tyre starting to perrish and worn on edge

Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,287 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 19,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EZO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EZO, 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 EZO registered?

AU05 EZO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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