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EU05 OSZ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,850 mi
Last recorded35,850 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 35,850 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 35,844 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 35,837 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 35,825 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 35,810 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 35,235 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 34,673 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 34,306 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 33,629 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,572 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 28,077 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,125 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 22,842 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 20,178 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 16,848 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 14,126 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 11,465 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 8,271 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 OSZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OSZ, 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 OSZ registered?

EU05 OSZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is EU05 OSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 OSZ shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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