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FX56 ENC

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,970 mi
Last recorded120,970 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 ENC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 120,970 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 120,970 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 103,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriated

Fail 23 Nov 2015 103,068 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure holding washer (2.4.G.1)

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

engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriated

Pass 5 Dec 2014 87,936 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 87,935 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 72,104 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,698 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 60,668 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 50,221 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

brake fluid low in reservoir

Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,221 miles

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

brake fluid low in reservoir

Pass 17 Jan 2011 37,336 miles

offside front wiper blade split at end

Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,005 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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FX56 ENC is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FX56 ENC, 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 FX56 ENC registered?

FX56 ENC is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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