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EU55 EXM

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,859 mi
Last recorded71,859 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 EXM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2025 71,859 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2024 68,035 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 65,229 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 65,228 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 60,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face of disc scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake caliper appears damp but no visible leak at the time of test.

Nearside number plate light dim.

Steering & suspension showing general age & corrosion.

Fail 4 May 2022 60,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + inner edge bald and tread unevenly worn across width of tyre. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + inner edge bald and tread unevenly worn across width of tyre. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face of disc scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake caliper appears damp but no visible leak at the time of test.

Nearside number plate light dim.

Steering & suspension showing general age & corrosion.

Pass 7 May 2021 54,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake calliper appears damp but no visible leak at the time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre tread becoming feathered

Offside Rear Tyre tread becoming feathered

Steering & suspension showing general age & corrosion

Pass 19 May 2020 52,295 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heatsheild loose. Clamp broken.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2019 47,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 47,641 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 42,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 42,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 38,397 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,466 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,069 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,843 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 29,643 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,819 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 24,050 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,668 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,686 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 14,755 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 14,755 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)

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 EXM is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EXM, 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 EXM registered?

EU55 EXM is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 6 October 2005.

Is EU55 EXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 EXM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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