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AU53 ADV

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Red Lpg 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,956 mi
Last recorded127,956 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ADV
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 127,956 miles

Offside Front floor corroded , not excessive at time of test

Plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of sills

Fail 8 Jul 2019 127,948 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front floor corroded , not excessive at time of test

Plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of sills

Fail 9 Jan 2018 127,939 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 125,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 5 Jan 2017 125,870 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

EML light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 29 Dec 2015 120,263 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre wall cut no cords exposed

Fail 18 Dec 2015 120,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre wall cut no cords exposed

Pass 29 Dec 2014 114,285 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 114,372 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 100,501 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 88,983 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Dec 2011 81,483 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2010 76,957 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 75,903 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 61,471 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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AU53 ADV is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Red with a 1,468cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AU53 ADV, 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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AU53 ADV is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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