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SN05 ECD

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

71,863 mi
Last recorded71,863 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 May 2012 71,863 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front brake discs pitted

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake discs pitted

unable to check wheel bearings for roughness due to brake noise

Pass 10 Dec 2010 62,026 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 61,936 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

front bumper insecure at n/s

fuel filter corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,957 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2009 53,957 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,985 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 37,985 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 ECD is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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

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