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EU53 EKY

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,034 mi
Last recorded126,034 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 EKY
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 126,034 miles

N/S rear shock absorber leaking

Vehicle has n/s front impact damage

Fail 18 Jul 2015 125,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

N/S rear shock absorber leaking

Vehicle has n/s front impact damage

Pass 11 Aug 2014 113,150 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 113,063 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 105,529 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle has had n/s/f impact damage and has been DIY repaired

Fail 17 Aug 2013 105,529 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle has had n/s/f impact damage and has been DIY repaired

Pass 30 Aug 2012 95,093 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 80,067 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,067 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 71,853 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,597 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 58,597 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,250 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 36,345 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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EU53 EKY is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EU53 EKY, 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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EU53 EKY is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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