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GX05 EOL

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,818 mi
Last recorded55,818 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 EOL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,818 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 50,881 miles

Centre centre exhaust rubber perishing

Rear rear exhaust rubber perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,963 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 45,963 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Space saver wheel fitted at tiome of test, unable to complete brake performance

Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 26 Mar 2014 40,050 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 Mar 2013 33,350 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,350 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,123 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,867 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

slight cracking in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

slight cracking in outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Fail 2 Mar 2011 21,867 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

slight cracking in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

slight cracking in outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2010 17,475 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 13,161 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 10,970 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 EOL is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 46,104 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GX05 EOL, 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 EOL registered?

GX05 EOL is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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