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YJ55 ZTM

2006 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,628 mi
Last recorded44,628 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 ZTM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 44,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front bumper secured with tape

Pass 19 Jan 2021 41,590 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 41,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 40,073 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 38,243 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 38,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 37,067 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 35,392 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 33,823 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 33,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 32,385 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 32,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2014 29,983 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

NSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF AT EDGES.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 27,113 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 27,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP STAYING ON.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 24,018 miles

NSR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 21,373 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 21,372 miles

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 18,102 miles

NAIL IN OSR TYRE.

OSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 14,044 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL BELOW MAXIMUM LEVEL MARK.

CRACK IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE.

OSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE.

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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YJ55 ZTM is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJ55 ZTM, 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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YJ55 ZTM is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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