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EU05 ESO

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,973 mi
Last recorded60,973 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 ESO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 60,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened off side linkage replaced by second hand one. not very durable (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 60,973 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 56,825 miles

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2017 56,825 miles

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

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2016 54,948 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,530 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 49,974 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 49,974 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 May 2013 46,438 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 43,657 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 40,133 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 May 2011 40,133 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 36,111 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 36,111 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 32,344 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 28,333 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 ESO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ESO, 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 ESO?

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What year was EU05 ESO registered?

EU05 ESO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is EU05 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 ESO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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