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GX05 EOK

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,126 mi
Last recorded87,126 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 EOK
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 87,126 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 87,113 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,526 miles

see previous test for advisories

Fail 27 Mar 2013 80,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery loose not insecure

Both front tyres and O/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic cover sills fitted

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

all exhaust rubbers perished not connected has tempuary repair

front pads getting low

Pass 10 Apr 2012 75,335 miles

advisorys as per previous test - no.748825092034

Fail 4 Apr 2012 75,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished and cracking

offside front tyre getting low

plastic outer cover sills fitted

temp repair to rear exhaust rubber hangers

Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,538 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres getting low

nearside rear exhaust hanger perishing/splitting

offside rear exhaust hanger temp repair

Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,844 miles

rear exhaust mounts in poor condition

Fail 27 Apr 2010 60,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust mounts in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2009 49,339 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)

Plastic oversills fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,883 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gen 2 Gls?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
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GX05 EOK is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 46,357 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 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX05 EOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gen 2 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Proton Gen 2 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX05 EOK is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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