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EU05 PTO

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,721 mi
Last recorded99,721 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 PTO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 99,721 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 88,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 82,907 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 78,942 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 78,931 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 74,559 miles

Engine "check" light on

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

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

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

offside hand brake cable partially seized

Fail 19 Feb 2014 74,559 miles

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

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

Engine "check" light on

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,144 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 65,144 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 64,961 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front number plate is cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,171 miles

1 of 2 offside rear side light is working

Front number plate is cracked but secure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear central locking motor is faulty

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 55,902 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1 of 2 offside rear side light is working

Front number plate is cracked but secure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear central locking motor is faulty

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,518 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 49,374 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 49,066 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 39,632 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear screen wash not working

Pass 20 Feb 2009 21,944 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,828 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

o/s/fwing mirror cracked

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 PTO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PTO, 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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EU05 PTO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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