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EY04 BVE

2004 Proton Jumbuck

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,417 mi
Last recorded41,417 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Proton Jumbuck50,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 BVE
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 41,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Nov 2024 41,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

sill covers fitted

underside corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2023 37,858 miles

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

slight underisde corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2022 35,443 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 32,530 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS & BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES UNABLE TO INSPECT FULLY DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WINGS/CHASSIS BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 32,512 miles

Brake performance not tested BRAKE PIPE BURST (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH LONGITUDINALS TO LOAD SENSING VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LOWER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CENTRE SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER / OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system BRAKE PIPE HOSE BURST (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH OUTER SILLS & BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES UNABLE TO INSPECT FULLY DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WINGS/CHASSIS BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 30,607 miles

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))

Surface rust appearing underneath

Fail 5 Oct 2020 30,605 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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))

Surface rust appearing underneath

Pass 4 Oct 2019 28,327 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion appearing under vehicle

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2019 28,326 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion appearing under vehicle

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 25,341 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 21,910 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 18,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 15,050 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 15,050 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 11,775 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 11,773 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre exhaust deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 8,481 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 5,029 miles

exaughst corroded and slightliy damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2012 5,026 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

exaughst corroded and slightliy damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2011 1,822 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 1,820 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

metal shard in o/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,964 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,320 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,589 miles

exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 27 Jun 2007 26,124 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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EY04 BVE is a 2004 Proton Jumbuck in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Proton Jumbuck models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 50,207 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EY04 BVE, 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 22 years old, this Proton Jumbuck is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EY04 BVE is a 2004 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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