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CX55 FJV

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

76,633 mi
Last recorded76,633 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 FJV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 76,633 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 76,633 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 73,668 miles

Central Front cross member

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion axle (6.1.B.2)

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)

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)

under body has slight corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2017 73,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM SEIZED/HELD ON (3.5.1k)

19% OPERATIONAL IMBALANCE ACROSS FRONT AXLE

Items removed from driver's view prior to test DASHCAM REMOVED FROM ZONE A BEFORE TEST ()

Nearside Front HEADLAMP INNER REFLECTOR LOOSE AND ADJUSTER MECHANISM INOPERATIVE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit HEAVILY WORN ON INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit HEAVILY WORN ON INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 69,816 miles

Central Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Front ehaust mounting rubbers perished

Front flexi joint deteriating

fuel filter corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2016 69,702 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel flap release clip missing

fuel filter corroded

Central Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Front ehaust mounting rubbers perished

Front flexi joint deteriating

Offside Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Nov 2015 64,373 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 64,336 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 58,801 miles

Nearside rear handbrake mechanism not returning fully

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 58,801 miles

Nearside rear handbrake mechanism not returning fully

Pass 22 Nov 2013 53,478 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 53,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 45,948 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 45,948 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 37,555 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 29,636 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 29,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 21,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 21,907 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 13,548 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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CX55 FJV is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CX55 FJV, 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 CX55 FJV registered?

CX55 FJV is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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