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GN54 EBK

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,507 mi
Last recorded79,507 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 EBK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 79,507 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 79,496 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 74,713 miles

headlamps misting

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2019 74,708 miles

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

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

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

headlamps misting

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2018 68,412 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 68,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underneath (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 62,319 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 62,319 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 56,616 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 8 Jan 2016 56,558 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 6 Jan 2015 50,819 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front brake pad a bit worn

Pass 7 Jan 2014 46,018 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 46,018 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 41,864 miles

offside front brake sticking very slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2012 37,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2011 33,356 miles

front tyres wearing close to wear bars

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Jan 2010 28,716 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 24,328 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 19,141 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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GN54 EBK is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GN54 EBK, 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 GN54 EBK registered?

GN54 EBK is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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