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LK05 ERZ

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,048 mi
Last recorded85,048 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 ERZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 85,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 79,071 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 71,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 71,916 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 66,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,218 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 54,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre worn bald on inner and outer edges close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 54,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre worn bald on inner and outer edges close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working n/s/r stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,784 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2015 46,784 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2014 41,419 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,263 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,160 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 29,160 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,793 miles

offside front service brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Mar 2010 23,871 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,361 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 20,361 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,381 miles

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

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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LK05 ERZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LK05 ERZ, 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 LK05 ERZ registered?

LK05 ERZ is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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