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SN05 ECC

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,032 mi
Last recorded77,032 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 ECC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 77,032 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight kink (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 77,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight kink (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 74,048 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated 4 (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 69,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tailbox exhaust flange in poor condition

Underside of vehcile corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 69,403 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tailbox exhaust flange in poor condition

Underside of vehcile corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 60,539 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 60,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,804 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 57,804 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011
Pass 30 Aug 2010 52,285 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 50,842 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,823 miles

rear tyres scrubbing and tread low on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,218 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 ECC is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red 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 ECC, 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 ECC is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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