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GX53 GYE

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,825 mi
Last recorded169,825 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 GYE
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 169,825 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 161,126 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 161,126 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 161,105 miles

Battery weak

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor damage to windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge out of testable area (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear nearside tyre is perishing on sidewall

Fail 8 Feb 2018 161,104 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x1 Front to rear pipe near offside leaf spring, forward mounting point. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery weak

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor damage to windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge out of testable area (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear nearside tyre is perishing on sidewall

Pass 13 Feb 2017 157,599 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 157,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Headlamp Damaged (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 May 2014 154,313 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 152,544 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 14,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 14,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 143,270 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 138,448 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 116,942 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 89,604 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 64,534 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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GX53 GYE is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX53 GYE, 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 GX53 GYE registered?

GX53 GYE is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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