Proton Gen/2: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 16.1% of Proton Gen/2 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2009, 2010 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 393 | 13.0% |
| 2006 | 576 | 13.9% |
| 2007 | 910 | 15.8% |
| 2008 | 817 | 15.9% |
| 2009 | 580 | 19.3% |
| 2010 | 664 | 17.5% |
| 2011 | 463 | 14.9% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.