MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,586 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine bay cross member stud needs replaceing on o/s
front number plate deteriorated
engine bay cross member stud needs replaceing on o/s
front number plate deteriorated
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?
Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EU05 ERK is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EU05 ERK, 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 EU05 ERK registered?
EU05 ERK is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 March 2005.
Is EU05 ERK safe to buy?
The MOT history for EU05 ERK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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