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WG56 ZBJ

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,270 mi
Last recorded112,270 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 ZBJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 112,270 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))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 112,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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 23 Sep 2019 102,323 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine management warning light on [at time of test]

fuel tank straps showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2019 102,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking brake caliper leaking fluid (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine management warning light on [at time of test]

fuel tank straps showing signs of corrosion

little reserve travel in hand brake

Pass 11 Sep 2018 91,056 miles

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 79,331 miles

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)

front flexi rusted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,050 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,130 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Sep 2015 55,130 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,564 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 48,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,395 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2013 45,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 44,055 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,725 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 38,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 33,185 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 33,185 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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WG56 ZBJ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WG56 ZBJ, 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 WG56 ZBJ registered?

WG56 ZBJ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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