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EU55 EWZ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,845 mi
Last recorded34,845 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 EWZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 34,845 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 34,845 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 26,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,076 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 25,946 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 25,546 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 25,175 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 25,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 22,804 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 16,432 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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EU55 EWZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU55 EWZ, 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 EU55 EWZ registered?

EU55 EWZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is EU55 EWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 EWZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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