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AU05 EZS

2005 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,744 mi
Last recorded100,744 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2018 100,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central brake light inop

Front exhaust pipe rubber supports splitting

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 96,356 miles

Front exhaust mounts split but still supporting the system, Recommend replacements

High level stop light inop

Nearside front bumper insecure

Fail 29 Nov 2017 96,354 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Fog lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust mounts split but still supporting the system, Recommend replacements

High level stop light inop

Nearside front bumper insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2016 90,836 miles

Advanced corrosion around offside tow bar mount

Nearside front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Substantial oil leak from oil filter area

Fail 2 Dec 2016 90,836 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating High level (1.2.1b)

Advanced corrosion around offside tow bar mount

Nearside front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Substantial oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 3 Dec 2015 83,682 miles

4 Bulbs out in High level stop lamp, Just legal

Both rear brake back plates badly corroded and fouling brake discs

Front bumper insecure, Impact damaged

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges and has a deep cut

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Offside rear inner brake pad worn low

Substantial oil leak, Oil filter area

Fail 3 Dec 2015 83,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 V (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Cable is broken (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

4 Bulbs out in High level stop lamp, Just legal

Both rear brake back plates badly corroded and fouling brake discs

Front bumper insecure, Impact damaged

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges and has a deep cut

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Offside rear inner brake pad worn low

Substantial oil leak, Oil filter area

Pass 27 Nov 2014 72,519 miles

2 Bulbs are not working in the high level stop lamp

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2014 72,489 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

2 Bulbs are not working in the high level stop lamp

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2013 62,585 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 62,585 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2012 54,664 miles

both front tyres have slight kerb damage to outer sidewalls,n/s/r tyre is getting ready for changing (low on edges) 195/55*15

h/brake could do with adjusting

Pass 25 Nov 2011 47,486 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 40,931 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 38,282 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 31,761 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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AU05 EZS is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EZS, 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 EZS registered?

AU05 EZS is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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