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EU55 EWY

2005 Proton 1.3 Gls

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,459 mi
Last recorded73,459 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton 1.3 Gls47,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 EWY
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 73,459 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 63,499 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim flat spot (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre cracked/perished on sidewalls and around tread blocks

Fail 17 Oct 2016 63,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim flat spot (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

offside front tyre worn on edges.

rear tyres cracked/perished on sidewalls and around tread blocks

Pass 14 Oct 2015 53,039 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,605 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 32,625 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 24,466 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 20,574 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 19,469 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 18,708 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 15,775 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gls?

Based on 9,060 MOT tests across 1,924 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,239
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 730
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 723
Brake pipe excessively corroded 498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 437
Steering rack gaiter split 283
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EU55 EWY is a 2005 Proton 1.3 Gls in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2005 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 47,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.3 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU55 EWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU55 EWY registered?

EU55 EWY is a 2005 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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