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FP53 BXO

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

97,840 mi
Last recorded97,840 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 BXO
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 97,840 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 97,193 miles

under side covered in under seal

Fail 23 Sep 2025 97,176 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

vehicle under side heavily under sealed

Pass 28 Oct 2024 97,081 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight hand brake travel

Pass 14 Nov 2023 93,088 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 93,063 miles

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 92,258 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 90,526 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,972 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 88,944 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 87,612 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 87,612 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 84,595 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 81,246 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 77,427 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 73,932 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 69,261 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 64,245 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 47,557 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 43,012 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 43,012 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 39,309 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 37,152 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,543 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,339 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 24,900 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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FP53 BXO is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FP53 BXO, 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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What year was FP53 BXO registered?

FP53 BXO is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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