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EU53 KWN

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,797 mi
Last recorded85,797 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 85,797 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 84,689 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 83,867 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 79,543 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 74,761 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 May 2019 68,232 miles

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

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

parking brake only just enough reserve travel

Pass 17 May 2018 65,176 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2018 65,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2017 62,759 miles

both front driving lamps inop

front brake discs showing wear

nsf indicator lens broken

osf door electric window inoperative

osf driving lamp lens broken

Fail 20 May 2017 62,680 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear lens missing (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load stalk assy loose (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front driving lamps inop

front brake discs showing wear

nsf indicator lens broken

osf door electric window inoperative

osf driving lamp lens broken

Pass 24 May 2016 45,407 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 23,469 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 22,393 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 22,125 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 9,867 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 9,867 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 8,935 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 8,061 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 6,678 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 6,678 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 6,335 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 5,050 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 KWN is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KWN, 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 KWN is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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