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EU55 GFO

2005 Proton 1.3 Gls

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

110,849 mi
Last recorded110,849 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Proton 1.3 Gls47,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 GFO
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 110,849 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 110,845 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 105,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 105,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 102,189 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 29 Jul 2022 97,000 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor

Corrosion to offside front floor

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 96,982 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both headlamp beam images poor

Corrosion to offside front floor

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 93,205 miles

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

both front exhaust rubbers deteriorated

both rear tyres worn inner edges and perished

Fail 18 Aug 2021 93,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective not of locking type (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front wheel arch x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on edges and perished

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front exhaust rubbers deteriorated

both rear tyres worn inner edges and perished

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 21 Aug 2020 87,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf is thinner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 5mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 87,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern, just a blur of light (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf is thinner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 5mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 80,235 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 80,225 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 71,499 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 64,248 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 64,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,906 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 60,906 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 57,943 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,149 miles

offside front brake binding.

rear offside brakepads low.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 46,001 miles

offside front brake binding slightly.

Fail 28 Sep 2013 46,001 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly.

Fail 5 Oct 2012 39,803 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish and split on side wall.

offside front brake slightly sticking.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 39,803 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish and split on side wall.

offside front brake slightly sticking.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,173 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 33,173 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 26,267 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,267 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 18,654 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 11,918 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 11,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Proton 1.3 Gls reliability report

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EU55 GFO is a 2005 Proton 1.3 Gls in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GFO, 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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EU55 GFO is a 2005 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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