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EU53 ENT

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

57,219 mi
Last recorded57,219 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 ENT
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 57,219 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 57,211 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 56,700 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill with in 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill hole with in 30 cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 55,111 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis/ spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 55,111 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor with in 30m cm of suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis/ spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 52,291 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 48,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 48,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 45,602 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 45,602 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 44,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 42,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 41,395 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 40,212 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 38,441 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 38,396 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,966 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 31,311 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,101 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,058 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 18,253 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 14,989 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 14,989 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 13,626 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,368 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 12,368 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 10,713 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 ENT is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 EU53 ENT, 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 ENT is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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