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EU05 ETL

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,219 mi
Last recorded103,219 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 ETL
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2016 103,219 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box rubber hangers broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

eml light is on

noise from engine area

passenger mirror glass broken

Pass 19 Nov 2015 83,424 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 83,424 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 82,909 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s wing mirror broken

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber hanger broken

Pass 14 Nov 2014 66,357 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 66,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,470 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 55,468 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,105 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bulb out on centre stop lamp

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/r light inner light not working

Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,371 miles

buldge in sidewall of n/s/r tyre

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs & pads worn

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 18 Mar 2011 42,371 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs & pads worn

rear wiper blade torn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

buldge in sidewall of n/s/r tyre

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,924 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 18 Mar 2010 31,924 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,970 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)

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,139 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 15,139 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

How Reliable is the Proton Gen 2 Gls?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
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EU05 ETL is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 46,357 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 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU05 ETL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gen 2 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Proton Gen 2 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU05 ETL is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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