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LK05 ERU

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,792 mi
Last recorded106,792 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 ERU
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 106,792 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 106,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis adjacent to anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 104,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 100,573 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 100,573 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 88,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 88,821 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 76,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on

o/s/r inner side light inop

Pass 12 Sep 2012 76,713 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on

o/s/r inner side light inop

Pass 12 Sep 2011 64,565 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 64,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,684 miles

offside front fog light missing

Fail 10 Sep 2010 53,684 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

offside front fog light missing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,736 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 45,736 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 42,182 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 40,651 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 40,651 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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LK05 ERU is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LK05 ERU, 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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What year was LK05 ERU registered?

LK05 ERU is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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