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GX05 EOM

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,221 mi
Last recorded73,221 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 EOM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 73,221 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 73,218 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 73,215 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,293 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 68,293 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 63,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

outer rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 Feb 2015 59,865 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 54,778 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)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust backbox rubbers split in half offside rear and nearside rear behind backbox

offside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder and chunk missing out of sidewall no cords showing at time test

plastic sill covers fitted to outer sills unable to assess sills properly

Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,923 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,830 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 38,219 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 31,394 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 23,800 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,119 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 EOM is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 EOM, 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 EOM registered?

GX05 EOM is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GX05 EOM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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