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FJ06 RYT

2006 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,758 mi
Last recorded81,758 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 RYT
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 81,758 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 81,758 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 78,350 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 78,342 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 73,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 73,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 67,568 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 67,568 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 63,596 miles

Front exhaust deteriated

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 63,596 miles

Front exhaust deteriated

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 59,617 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 54,191 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 49,854 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,415 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 44,731 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Low effort from nearside parking brake

Nearside rear brake caliper stuck in "on" position

Nearside rear inner brake pad worn low

Pass 24 Feb 2014 42,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,855 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES, JUST LEGAL.195/55/15 V

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE, JUST LEGAL.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 36,558 miles

both rear tyres tread is low on inner edges

Fail 21 Feb 2012 36,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

DEEP CUT IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE

SUSPECT ABOVE TYRE WEAR IS BEING CAUSED BY UNDER INFLATION

Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,788 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 25,853 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 25,853 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 18,660 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

wiper blades split on ends

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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FJ06 RYT is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FJ06 RYT, 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 FJ06 RYT registered?

FJ06 RYT is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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