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BX55 OMS

2006 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,968 mi
Last recorded87,968 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 OMS
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2020 87,968 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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 26 Sep 2019 84,202 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2019 84,126 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2018 79,618 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 24 Sep 2018 79,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2017 73,603 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 64,839 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 52,406 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,593 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 34,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 21,689 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rubber broken on rear exhaust

Pass 26 Sep 2012 14,482 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 14,435 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 13,019 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 11,307 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 11,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BX55 OMS is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BX55 OMS, 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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BX55 OMS is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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