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EU55 EXP

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,055 mi
Last recorded62,055 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 62,055 miles

Front exhaust rubber mount broken

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

brake fluid level low

Fail 24 Oct 2019 62,054 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust rubber mount broken

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 22 Nov 2018 50,534 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 50,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 41,407 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 38,800 miles

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 3 Sep 2015 36,042 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine managment light illuminated

Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,283 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Aug 2012 25,592 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres wearing on inner side

Pass 30 Aug 2011 22,058 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 19,137 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 15,808 miles

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

Offside front Brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Sep 2008 12,189 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 EXP is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EXP, 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 EXP registered?

EU55 EXP is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is EU55 EXP safe to buy?

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