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EK03 JBU

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,761 mi
Last recorded82,761 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 JBU
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 82,761 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 79,593 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

battery terminal loose

Fail 23 May 2025 79,593 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

battery terminal loose

Fail 12 May 2025 79,581 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear by load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2024 75,428 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 74,885 miles

Nearside Front Mirror glass cracked

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mount area becoming very corroded , no hole at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under body coated in wax oil

Pass 19 Aug 2022 68,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear o2 sensor not connected

Fail 10 Aug 2022 68,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear o2 sensor not connected

Fail 26 Jul 2022 68,351 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 62,930 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 62,927 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 61,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer Rim Damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 60,511 miles

All tyres on this vehicle have minor cuts in treds

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 59,161 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 57,084 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2017 57,046 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,445 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 49,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 49,546 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,600 miles

front pads 3/4 worn

Pass 16 Jul 2013 40,768 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,427 miles

both rear tyres heavily age cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,709 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,094 miles

pin hole in n/s steering rack gaiter

rear tyres have splits in side walls but not down to cords

Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,640 miles

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

OIL LEAK FROM HEAD GASKET

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 25,150 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 21,146 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 15,914 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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EK03 JBU is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 EK03 JBU, 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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EK03 JBU is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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