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BU53 ORF

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,325 mi
Last recorded136,325 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ORF
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 136,325 miles

under body corrosion outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 127,157 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen has a large crack across the lower area Strong Advise!!! (8.3.1d)

Front exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

oil leak

various areas corroded underside

Fail 13 Jan 2016 127,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail/inner floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen has a large crack across the lower area Strong Advise!!! (8.3.1d)

Front exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

oil leak

various areas corroded underside

Pass 13 Jan 2015 124,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 124,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 118,754 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 118,754 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 110,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 110,822 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 95,992 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 78,435 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 78,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 69,640 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 69,640 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 60,776 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,869 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,671 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all four tyres not reinforced for goods vehicle

Fail 3 Oct 2006 40,671 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all four tyres not reinforced.

Battery insecure

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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BU53 ORF is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BU53 ORF, 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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What year was BU53 ORF registered?

BU53 ORF is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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