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EU05 ETT

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,798 mi
Last recorded77,798 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 77,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 76,147 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Nov 2017 76,147 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2016 71,205 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 13 Nov 2015 66,235 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 60,963 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,479 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 53,479 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,765 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,448 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil mist around steering rack

Fail 16 Jun 2011 45,448 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil mist around steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,706 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,621 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 35,510 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2008 28,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 ETT is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,332cc 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 ETT, 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

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What year was EU05 ETT registered?

EU05 ETT is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EU05 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 ETT 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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