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WX06 ZFW

2006 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,378 mi
Last recorded130,378 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX06 ZFW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 130,378 miles

Nearside handbrake performance low

Fail 6 Feb 2017 130,368 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside handbrake performance low

Pass 11 May 2016 123,822 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre out of shape

oil and coolant leaks

Fail 9 May 2016 123,822 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre out of shape

oil and coolant leaks

Pass 26 May 2015 115,959 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

wiper blade smearing

Pass 23 May 2014 94,546 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 94,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 79,701 miles

front exhaust pipe rubber mounting split

Fail 8 May 2013 79,701 miles

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

front exhaust pipe rubber mounting split

Pass 3 May 2012 66,931 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 56,773 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 May 2011 56,773 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 45,327 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 18 May 2010 45,327 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,769 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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WX06 ZFW is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WX06 ZFW, 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 WX06 ZFW registered?

WX06 ZFW is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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