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AU56 BXJ

2006 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,668 mi
Last recorded55,668 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 BXJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 55,668 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 55,668 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 47,704 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 45,556 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 44,084 miles

rear exhaust rubber torn on one side

Fail 7 Nov 2017 44,084 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

rear exhaust rubber torn on one side

Pass 4 Nov 2016 42,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 42,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 41,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust rubber damaged but exhaust secure with other brackets

Fail 27 Oct 2015 41,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust rubber damaged but exhaust secure with other brackets

Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,720 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 36,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 36,049 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,187 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,312 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,514 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 24,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,108 miles

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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AU56 BXJ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 46,408 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 AU56 BXJ, 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 20 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU56 BXJ registered?

AU56 BXJ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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