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EU55 EXA

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

35,710 mi
Last recorded35,710 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 EXA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 35,710 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 35,363 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 35,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 34,934 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 34,934 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 34,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 34,058 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 34,041 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 33,653 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 33,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 32,516 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 31,777 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,457 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 30,457 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 28,883 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 26,990 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 26,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 25,343 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 23,530 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 20,958 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 18,743 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 17,212 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 11,042 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 10,567 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 EXA is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 EXA, 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 EXA registered?

EU55 EXA is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is EU55 EXA safe to buy?

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