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BU06 MFP

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

81,645 mi
Last recorded81,645 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 MFP
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 81,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 69,467 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 68,689 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2023 67,462 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 65,614 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 63,612 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 61,899 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 58,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 55,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 51,896 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 47,906 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 44,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 39,937 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 36,331 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 33,390 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 32,119 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 28,087 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 21,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,329 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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BU06 MFP is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 BU06 MFP, 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 BU06 MFP registered?

BU06 MFP is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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