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GN53 FFA

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,053 mi
Last recorded85,053 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 FFA
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 85,053 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 85,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 78,474 miles

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

rear nearside ty re perished in sidewall

Fail 31 Jan 2012 78,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear nearside ty re perished in sidewall

Fail 29 Jul 2010 68,118 miles

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

front antie roll bar link arm bushess worn

Pass 29 Jul 2010 68,118 miles

front antie roll bar link arm bushess worn

Fail 30 Jul 2009 60,643 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

battery poor

o/s rear tyre badly perrished

Pass 30 Jul 2009 60,643 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

battery poor

o/s rear tyre badly perrished

Pass 17 Jul 2008 53,171 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 52,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake imbalance nearside poor

Pass 11 Dec 2006 42,967 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 42,967 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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GN53 FFA is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 GN53 FFA, 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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GN53 FFA is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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