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DX53 SZF

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

33,311 mi
Last recorded33,311 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 SZF
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 33,311 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 31,744 miles

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 mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 31,702 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 drive shaft catches on the subframe when the vehicle is jacked up

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 30,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust bracket loose

underbody corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2017 30,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust bracket loose

underbody corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2016 30,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi hose to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi hose to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe to brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold (7.1.2)

Front tyres are a different size to the rear tyres

Nearside Front Door mirror is loose

Nearside Front Driveshaft touching sub frame when vehicle is jacked up

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 27,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 27,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 23,864 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 21,422 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 21,412 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 18,713 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,092 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 15,063 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 11,810 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 11,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 11,688 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 8,983 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 8,874 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 4,319 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 4,132 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,532 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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DX53 SZF is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DX53 SZF, 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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DX53 SZF is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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