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GN55 ETZ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

49,799 mi
Last recorded49,799 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 ETZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 49,799 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 49,792 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust rubber split and broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 46,244 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 46,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 May 2016 41,133 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 32,767 miles

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

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

flexi part of exhaust weak

front bumper loose but stil secure round sides

Fail 2 May 2015 32,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

flexi part of exhaust weak

front bumper loose but stil secure round sides

Fail 3 May 2014 26,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 May 2014 26,524 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 May 2013 17,092 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 17,092 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 15,557 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 13,131 miles

all tyres cracked around edges

Fail 23 Nov 2010 13,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres cracked around edges

Pass 23 Nov 2009 9,725 miles

Offside front seat belt catch casing missing

Pass 14 Nov 2008 6,413 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 6,413 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside inner rear silencer rubber exhuast mount begining to detiriorate

nearside outer rear silencer rubber mount begining to detiriorate

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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GN55 ETZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GN55 ETZ, 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 GN55 ETZ registered?

GN55 ETZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is GN55 ETZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN55 ETZ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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