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AE04 NUF

2004 Proton Jumbuck

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

107,720 mi
Last recorded107,720 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Proton Jumbuck50,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 NUF
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2026 107,720 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe from load valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to front x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 106,220 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All underside suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 106,215 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All underside suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 104,378 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 104,372 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Negative battery terminal tightened all the way up but still loose on the battery post (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing, boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 101,222 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 100,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 100,887 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis between spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 100,887 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak before cat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 83,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front all 3 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 78,518 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2018 78,518 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 73,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 68,076 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 62,082 miles

n/s/front bearing slightly rough

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 57,577 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 May 2014 57,577 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2013 52,155 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 52,155 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 46,371 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 46,371 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 41,049 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 35,273 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 30,799 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 26,034 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 20,451 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Jumbuck?

Based on 28,247 MOT tests across 1,667 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
3,628
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,667
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,651
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 805
Brake pipe excessively corroded 744
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 655
Registration plate lamp not working 478
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AE04 NUF is a 2004 Proton Jumbuck in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2004 Proton Jumbuck models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 50,207 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 Jumbuck fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE04 NUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Jumbuck typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Proton Jumbuck is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE04 NUF is a 2004 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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