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EU05 ERO

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,066 mi
Last recorded60,066 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 ERO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 60,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 52,256 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 44,501 miles

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

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

eml warning light on

Pass 3 Dec 2011 38,626 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 38,626 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 33,252 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2010 33,198 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

drivers seat belt .anchor cover missing

Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,308 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a small cut on the outer sidewall.

n/s/f tyre is slightly worn on the inner and outer edges.

o/s/f tyre has a small cut on the outer sidewall.

o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on the inner and outer edges.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 20,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear exhaust mounting cracking.

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall.

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 ERO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ERO, 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

How do I check the history of EU05 ERO?

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What year was EU05 ERO registered?

EU05 ERO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is EU05 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 ERO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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