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WX06 FYS

2006 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,139 mi
Last recorded72,139 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX06 FYS
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 72,139 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 69,443 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 67,416 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 64,506 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 64,500 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 55,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear tyres are perished on the side walls

Pass 8 Nov 2017 51,285 miles

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

eml light is on

o/s/r tyre perishing badly but not showing cords

Fail 2 Nov 2017 51,264 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

eml light is on

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

o/s/r tyre perishing badly but not showing cords

Pass 19 Sep 2016 42,836 miles

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

eml is on

n/s/r tyre perishing and worn to 2mm

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2015 38,476 miles

STRONG ADVISE both rear tyres badly perishing

STRONG ADVISE oil filter badly corroded

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 38,432 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE both rear tyres badly perishing

STRONG ADVISE oil filter badly corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 33,408 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 10 Oct 2014 33,402 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2013 30,682 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)

Oil leak

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 30 Apr 2013 29,920 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

brake anti slip worn

Pass 28 Apr 2012 26,273 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2012 26,259 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 May 2011 22,540 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 4 May 2011 22,540 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,269 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 29 Apr 2010 19,269 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pads getting low

Pass 30 Apr 2009 15,489 miles

n/s front tyre on legal limit

o/s ffront tyre getting low

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 FYS is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FYS, 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 FYS registered?

WX06 FYS is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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