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AY56 ERJ

2006 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,612 mi
Last recorded101,612 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 ERJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 101,612 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 101,608 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 96,050 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 90,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 86,012 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 86,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 82,458 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 75,804 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 72,812 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 72,812 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 72,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 70,305 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 70,305 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 65,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

windscreen wiper blade's split

Pass 4 Jan 2016 60,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake has a slight bind when rotated

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

Offside Front 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 8 Jan 2015 50,926 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 50,674 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 46,801 miles

nsf tyre 3mm and low inner edge

osf tyre 3mm and low inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2013 46,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre 3mm and low inner edge

osf tyre 3mm and low inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2012 43,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr alloy wheel slight kerb damage

Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,159 miles

nsr alloy wheel slight kerb damage

Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,705 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,416 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 24,160 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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AY56 ERJ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY56 ERJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY56 ERJ registered?

AY56 ERJ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is AY56 ERJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY56 ERJ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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