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BX06 JZO

2006 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

51,466 mi
Last recorded51,466 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 JZO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 51,466 miles

Rear n/s and o/s rear valances corroded and holed

Pass 6 Aug 2024 50,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 50,636 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 49,924 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 49,922 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 48,798 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 48,798 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cm of rear trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cm of rear trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 47,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 47,681 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 46,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 45,851 miles

Central one of bulbs out centre brake light

Front tyres jst starting to wear on edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 43,322 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 40,039 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 40,037 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 36,301 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 32,498 miles

Offside headlamp insecure

Split in offside wiper blade (19" Normal)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 29,502 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 29,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 27,208 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,539 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 17,392 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 12,011 miles

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 22 May 2009 8,941 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 8,940 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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BX06 JZO is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BX06 JZO, 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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BX06 JZO is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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