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AE53 LNX

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,945 mi
Last recorded76,945 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 LNX
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 76,945 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 73,487 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 73,484 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 73,484 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 71,681 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2018 71,676 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,252 miles

nearside front driveshaft noisy

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,313 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,514 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,317 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,715 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,137 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2012 52,137 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 51,122 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,730 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,346 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,754 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 43,750 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Feb 2008 43,716 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

oil around steering rack area

Pass 28 Feb 2007 36,567 miles

Offside front tyre has a deep cut in outer wall.

Oil leak from Offside front of head gasket.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,295 miles

BOTH REAR TYREES STARTING TO PERISH †REAR BRAKES NOISEY †HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AE53 LNX is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Proton Jumbuck models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 49,575 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE53 LNX, 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 23 years old, this Proton Jumbuck is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE53 LNX is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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