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GX05 EOA

2005 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,981 mi
Last recorded42,981 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 EOA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 42,981 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 42,981 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 40,125 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 34,066 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 34,062 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,095 miles

os wiper split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust rubber mount broken

eml light on

front exhaust rubber mount split x2

ns wiper split

osf tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear exhaust rubber mount broken

rear exhaust rubber mount split

Fail 13 Aug 2013 30,025 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust rubber mount broken

eml light on

front exhaust rubber mount split x2

ns wiper split

os wiper split

osf tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear exhaust rubber mount broken

rear exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 23,778 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 15,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 15,990 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 11,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 11,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 11 Mar 2009 6,735 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 1,826 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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GX05 EOA is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GX05 EOA, 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 GX05 EOA registered?

GX05 EOA is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is GX05 EOA safe to buy?

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