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FX07 BUJ

2007 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,260 mi
Last recorded86,260 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX07 BUJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 86,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread discoloured (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 86,249 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread discoloured (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 79,024 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 79,024 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 73,805 miles

Nearside Reading low 80kg, offside 103kg. Total effort 13%, minimum 16% required

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 73,805 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working inner (4.2.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Reading low 80kg, offside 103kg. Total effort 13%, minimum 16% required

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 68,999 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,793 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 63,793 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 57,309 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 57,309 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 50,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,859 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,959 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,461 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 36,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,491 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,084 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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FX07 BUJ is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2007 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 47,381 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 FX07 BUJ, 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 19 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 FX07 BUJ registered?

FX07 BUJ is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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