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EU05 ETF

2005 Proton Impian

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,960 mi
Last recorded93,960 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Proton Impian48,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 ETF
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 93,960 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs, inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs, offside worse (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 93,956 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs, inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs, offside worse (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 87,197 miles

All four tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2025 87,171 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside not working, offside spraying everywhere but screen (3.5 (a))

Both parking brake performances low

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

all four tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2024 79,933 miles

vehicle oil filter corroded and leaking

Fail 28 Mar 2024 79,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle oil filter corroded and leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2023 72,719 miles

Both parking brake performances low

Offside rear tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2022 70,284 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 70,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer not reaching sreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 66,301 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Centre exhaust section repaired and blowing slightly

Fail 16 Mar 2021 66,301 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs rusted

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Mar 2020 64,444 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle only just met parking brake requirements

centre to rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2020 64,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle only just met parking brake requirements

centre to rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 61,786 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 3 Apr 2018 59,859 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 59,835 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,958 miles

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

front brake discs rusted and lipped

Fail 29 Mar 2017 56,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to exposing cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs rusted and lipped

offside rear tyre on designed wear limit

Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,315 miles

Both offside tyres worn very low on inner edges

Fail 24 Mar 2016 54,309 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear cat joint gasket (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Both offside tyres worn very low on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,048 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 49,965 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,479 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 46,436 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,991 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 42,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,383 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 39,383 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,799 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 28,634 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 28,634 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 25,570 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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)

Screen washers poor.

How Reliable is the Proton Impian?

Based on 29,773 MOT tests across 2,440 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,608
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,274
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 881
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 718
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EU05 ETF is a 2005 Proton Impian in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2005 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 48,769 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 Impian fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU05 ETF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Impian typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Proton Impian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU05 ETF is a 2005 Proton Impian, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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