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CU53 DWL

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,976 mi
Last recorded69,976 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 DWL
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 69,976 miles

Front Cross member corroded

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Rear Cab steps insecure Corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 69,976 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Cross member corroded

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

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

Rear Cab steps insecure Corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 67,762 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

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

Rear Step corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2019 67,762 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

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

Rear Step corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 62,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 62,565 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 59,003 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 59,003 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 58,992 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 54,472 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 54,470 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 49,892 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,086 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear tyres slightly perrished

Fail 14 Oct 2014 47,084 miles

Nearside 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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 4 Nov 2013 43,721 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 21 Nov 2012 40,584 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 36,456 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 25,728 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 20,927 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 16,871 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 12,405 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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CU53 DWL is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CU53 DWL, 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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CU53 DWL is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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