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EU05 XDC

2005 Proton GEN-2

Black Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,003 mi
Last recorded73,003 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 XDC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 73,003 miles

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

rear discs rusted

Pass 23 Jun 2012 66,944 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 66,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 55,529 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,741 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 39,712 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 39,709 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

noise o/s/f hub

Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,828 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 XDC is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XDC, 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 XDC registered?

EU05 XDC is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is EU05 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 XDC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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