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GX53 NZR

2004 Proton Jumbuck

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

104,981 mi
Last recorded104,981 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Proton Jumbuck50,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 NZR
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 104,981 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 103,952 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear chassis starting to corrode near shock absorber

Pass 22 Dec 2023 101,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber to top chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mount starting to crack & perish

Offside Front top mount starting to crack & perish

Fail 21 Dec 2023 101,924 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber to top chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mount starting to crack & perish

Offside Front top mount starting to crack & perish

Pass 31 Oct 2022 100,131 miles

both top mounts starting to crack & perish

Fail 12 Oct 2022 100,118 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front top mounts starting to crack & perish

Pass 24 Sep 2021 97,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 18 Sep 2020 93,981 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 87,785 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 87,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 81,286 miles

Front fog/spot lights are not working

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

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

reverse lights are not working

Fail 16 Jul 2018 81,286 miles

Front fog/spot lights are not working

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

reverse lights are not working

Pass 12 Jul 2017 77,394 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,323 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 73,323 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 70,787 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,781 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 63,932 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 63,932 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 56,291 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,291 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,695 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 50,695 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 45,356 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,951 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 39,949 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 34,513 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2008 34,513 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 28,849 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 28,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 NZR is a 2004 Proton Jumbuck in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2004 Proton Jumbuck models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 50,207 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 GX53 NZR, 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 22 years old, this Proton Jumbuck is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX53 NZR is a 2004 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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