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EU05 ESN

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,256 mi
Last recorded158,256 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 ESN
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2016 158,256 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2016 158,256 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 153,703 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip in centre (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulders

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on the inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2016 153,703 miles

Battery insecure battery casing too small for tray (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip in centre (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 20 Jan 2015 131,697 miles

chip in screen

Fail 20 Jan 2015

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake warning lamp on

small chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Dec 2013 110,755 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 99,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 81,358 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 63,650 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 63,650 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,800 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 29,860 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,945 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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EU05 ESN is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 46,104 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ESN, 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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EU05 ESN is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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