MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plate holding gearbox mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust heat shield fouling on fuel tank
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn mainly on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
offside front seat belt buckle incomplete
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
offside front seat belt buckle incomplete
NEAR SIDE REAR DOOR SHUTS POORLY.
NEAR SIDE REAR SEAT BELT TWISTED.
NEAR SIDE REAR SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE DOES NOT MATCH THE OFF SIDE.{WET WEATHER).
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
front exhaust rubber mounts excesively deteriorated
coolent pipe rear of engine leaking at seal
rear tyres starting to perish
slight play in o/s/r wheelbearing
o/s/f tyre worn on both outside edges
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake pads look low through wheels
o/s/f tyre worn on both outside edges
rear exhaust mount n/s split
How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GN56 BYF is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 GN56 BYF, 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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GN56 BYF is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 10 November 2006.
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