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EU05 ETV

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

42,976 mi
Last recorded42,976 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 ETV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 42,976 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 39,835 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 38,251 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 38,251 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 34,961 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2018 32,390 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 30,002 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 27,976 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 25,778 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 23,173 miles

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2013 20,692 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 18,356 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 15,894 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 12,542 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 9,295 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 6,508 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 ETV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ETV, 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 ETV registered?

EU05 ETV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is EU05 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 ETV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU05 ETV have outstanding finance?

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