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AY06 BUJ

2006 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,634 mi
Last recorded117,634 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 BUJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 117,634 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 117,633 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 114,461 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 108,779 miles

engine light on

Fail 25 Jan 2017 108,776 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine light on

Pass 25 Jan 2016 103,227 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 103,227 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 99,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 99,672 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 95,973 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 95,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 55,965 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 55,965 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 42,326 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 42,107 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 32,607 miles

Engine management light staying on.

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)

Pass 7 May 2009 29,713 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 29,713 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AY06 BUJ 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 55.6%.

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 AY06 BUJ, 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 AY06 BUJ registered?

AY06 BUJ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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