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EU05 EPX

2005 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,392 mi
Last recorded45,392 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 EPX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 45,392 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2x rubbers broken. exhaust is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 45,121 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear rubber mountings split to excess x 5 mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2018 38,182 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 33,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,925 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,372 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,285 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 25,874 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,952 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,325 miles

n/s/f seatbelt buckle cover missing

Pass 11 Mar 2010 17,865 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,436 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 12,043 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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EU05 EPX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU05 EPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU05 EPX registered?

EU05 EPX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is EU05 EPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 EPX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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