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FJ05 TBU

2005 Proton Jumbuck

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

28,824 mi
Last recorded28,824 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Proton Jumbuck49,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 TBU
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 28,824 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 28,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to comp (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to comp (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill section (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill section (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2025 28,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wheel arch/sill area holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 27,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Panel holed but spring mounting prescribed area not significantly reduced (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 26,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear small corrosion hole on wheel arch

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

brake pipes slightly corroded into rear compensator

front tyres very perished between treads

Pass 25 Feb 2022 25,234 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

light corrosion under body and on inner plus outer sills

Pass 17 Feb 2021 24,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe slightly corroded front and back covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 24,219 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 24,219 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill / arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 23,359 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 23,349 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 22,278 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 21,423 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 20,778 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 19,914 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 18,626 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 18,625 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 17,410 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 17,407 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 16,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

o/s/r shock shroud corroded and holed

spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2012 16,333 miles

o/s/r shock shroud corroded and holed

spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2011 15,162 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 14,116 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 11,984 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 11,984 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 8,856 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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FJ05 TBU is a 2005 Proton Jumbuck in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 FJ05 TBU, 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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FJ05 TBU is a 2005 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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