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EU53 LFN

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,804 mi
Last recorded81,804 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 LFN
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 81,804 miles

Brake valve leaking brake limiter valve (3.6.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure rear mounting (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured steering rack mounting to subframe (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated Hinge not attatched (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

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

Fuel tank leaking drain plug leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,802 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 11 Apr 2017 81,802 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 14 Apr 2016 81,772 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,496 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 81,496 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,448 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 81,448 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,203 miles

battery flat

exhaust heavily corroded in places

front discs heavily corroded

suspension shows age/wear

underbody corrosion

vehicle has been stood

Fail 16 Apr 2013 77,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery flat

exhaust heavily corroded in places

front discs heavily corroded

suspension shows age/wear

underbody corrosion

vehicle has been stood

Pass 28 Mar 2012 76,039 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 74,216 miles

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

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

slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,497 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,377 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 54,375 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 48,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,967 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 LFN is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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