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FJ53 HBA

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,192 mi
Last recorded33,192 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HBA
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2017 33,192 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened front, offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front, offside and nearsde (2.4.G.1)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad missng

Pass 17 Oct 2016 32,491 miles

brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

n/s steering rack boot twisted

slight play in n/s drop link

Pass 23 Oct 2015 31,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad missing

Pass 21 Oct 2014 29,589 miles

front lower arms corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 16 Oct 2014 29,588 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front lower arms corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2013 27,228 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 24,361 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 20,973 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 20,973 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 17,915 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 15,015 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 12,336 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 9,891 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 6,783 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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FJ53 HBA is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FJ53 HBA, 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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FJ53 HBA is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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