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EU05 OTC

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,981 mi
Last recorded90,981 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 OTC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 90,981 miles

eml light on

Pass 15 Jul 2015 82,697 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 76,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front exhaust flex in poor condition

Fail 21 Jul 2014 76,917 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front exhaust flex in poor condition

front seat belt buckles casings damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2013 69,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

drivers seatbelt locking mechanism in pooor condition

eml lamp on

Fail 23 Jul 2013 69,336 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

drivers seatbelt locking mechanism in pooor condition

eml lamp on

Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,085 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

exhaust rubbers perished

offside front window inoperative

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,446 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside no. plate light dim

slight whine from engine, poss aux component/bearing

Fail 12 Jul 2011 55,446 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside no. plate light dim

slight whine from engine, poss aux component/bearing

Pass 24 Jul 2010 51,269 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 43,167 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracked

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 22 May 2009 43,167 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracked

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 29 May 2008 28,589 miles

both rear tyres outter wall cracked & oil filler cap missing

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 OTC is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OTC, 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 OTC registered?

EU05 OTC is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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