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EU05 OSV

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,414 mi
Last recorded43,414 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 43,414 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 43,391 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 41,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 41,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 39,977 miles

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

battery loose but not likely to fall out of cradle

Fail 28 Nov 2015 39,977 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

battery loose but not likely to fall out of cradle

Pass 4 Dec 2013 36,639 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 36,639 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 36,613 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 35,935 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 35,935 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 33,324 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,512 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 30,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 18,033 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 17,664 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 OSV 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 50%.

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 OSV, 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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What year was EU05 OSV registered?

EU05 OSV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is EU05 OSV safe to buy?

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