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EU55 LXC

2005 Proton Jumbuck

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

81,546 mi
Last recorded81,546 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Proton Jumbuck49,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 LXC
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 81,546 miles

handbrake has no reserve travel

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Dec 2025 81,544 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel very long travel [has to be pumped up] (1.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2x corroded sections [chalked] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

IN THE TESTERS OPINION THIS VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN!!

Pass 25 Nov 2024 78,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 78,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 75,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 75,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 69,613 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 66,088 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 66,076 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount crossmember holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring crossmember mount holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 65,592 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 65,586 miles

Emissions not tested excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer / mid section detached due to corossion (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 61,419 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Offside headlamp lens slightly damage

Fail 5 Aug 2019 61,419 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Offside headlamp lens slightly damage

Pass 21 Aug 2018 56,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust slighty deteriorated

slight damage to o/s head light

Pass 22 Aug 2017 50,655 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge + slight damage but no cords

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2016 44,800 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to inner edge but no cords exposed.

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2016 44,800 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to inner edge but no cords exposed.

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,934 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre has damage to tread on inner edge but no cords exposed

Fail 24 Aug 2015 40,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre has damage to tread on inner edge but no cords exposed

Pass 28 Aug 2014 38,251 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front head light damage

Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,707 miles

o/s headlamp has chip on glass but doesn`t effect beam pattern

Fail 19 Aug 2013 34,707 miles

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

o/s headlamp has chip on glass but doesn`t effect beam pattern

Pass 16 Aug 2012 31,157 miles

centre exhaust section is slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,949 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust mountings are deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2010 18,174 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 15,903 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 15,903 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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EU55 LXC is a 2005 Proton Jumbuck in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2005 Proton Jumbuck models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 49,570 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 EU55 LXC, 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 21 years old, this Proton Jumbuck is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU55 LXC is a 2005 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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