2012 Proton GEN-2 1.6L Petrol · J555 JFR
2012 Proton GEN-2 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 31,831 miles. MOT expired on 09 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- PROTON GEN-2
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J555 JFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2024
- 31,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J555 JFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Proton Gen-2 (J555 JFR) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
J555 JFR Mileage History
- 07/03/202229,311 mi
- 27/02/202330,544 mi+1,233 mi
- 28/02/202330,550 mi+6 mi
- 06/03/202431,824 mi+1,274 mi
- 06/03/202431,831 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,261 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Proton Proton GEN-2
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Brake Caliper Slider Pin Seizure and Handbrake InefficiencyModerate
The Proton GEN-2 is equipped with rear solid disc brakes that incorporate an internal mechanical handbrake actuator lever on each caliper. Exposed to corrosive UK road salt and road wash, the rubber slider pin dust gaiters split and allow moisture into the guide bores. This causes the steel pins and internal handbrake return springs to corrode and seize. As a result, the rear brake pads drag persistently against the rotor, generating excessive brake dust, overheating the rear hubs, and leading to MOT failures for inadequate parking brake efficiency or brake effort imbalance exceeding 30 percent.
- Front Suspension Coil Spring Fracture and Anti-Roll Bar Drop Link PlayModerate
While Lotus tuned the GEN-2 suspension for crisp roadholding, British speed bumps and severe winter potholes place immense stress on the front MacPherson strut assemblies. The protective plastic coating on the front coil springs chips easily from road grit, allowing road salt to initiate rust pitting along the lower pig-tail coils, which eventually fracture under compression. Concurrently, the front anti-roll bar drop link ball joints and mounting bushes wear out quickly, generating metallic rattling noises over broken road surfaces and leading to an immediate UK MOT test failure.
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