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SN05 EBX

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,989 mi
Last recorded92,989 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 EBX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2018 92,989 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow servo assistance inop (3.3.E.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 85,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 85,790 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 79,503 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,488 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 75,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn

Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag light on

oil leak at sump area

Fail 4 Mar 2013 72,267 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag light on

oil leak at sump area

Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,908 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 67,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,648 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 54,063 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,995 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 39,995 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,265 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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SN05 EBX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SN05 EBX, 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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SN05 EBX is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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