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WA56 FXM

2006 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

54,162 mi
Last recorded54,162 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA56 FXM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2024 54,162 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 48,708 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 48,231 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 47,754 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 47,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 47,305 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 46,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 45,352 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Near rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 44,655 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 May 2016 42,823 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 41,639 miles

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

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

advise rear exhaust mounts perrished

advise wipers hard

Fail 5 May 2015 41,610 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 40,817 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 1 May 2014 40,817 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,679 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 39,678 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise oil level low, engine tapping

Fail 28 Apr 2012 37,449 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

lambda sensor wiring fouling os drive shaft

Pass 28 Apr 2012 37,449 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

lambda sensor wiring fouling os drive shaft

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,729 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 33,729 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,757 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,592 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 27,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WA56 FXM is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WA56 FXM, 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 WA56 FXM registered?

WA56 FXM is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 October 2006.

Is WA56 FXM safe to buy?

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