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LX53 DMF

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,506 mi
Last recorded100,506 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 DMF
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 100,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 100,506 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 97,784 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 97,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 92,392 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 92,392 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 82,955 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,808 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 76,185 miles

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

bonnet hinge broken

Pass 12 Jun 2015 61,410 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 61,400 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,610 miles

both steering rack gaiters perished

brake fluid level low

clutch fluid level low

front roll bar link bushes perished

Fail 19 Jun 2014 53,610 miles

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

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

both steering rack gaiters perished

brake fluid level low

clutch fluid level low

front roll bar link bushes perished

Pass 5 Jun 2013 49,621 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 49,621 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 25 May 2012 45,162 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 45,154 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 May 2011 39,380 miles

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

high level brake light fitted to removable load cover not working

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Dec 2009 29,784 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 23,995 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 23,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 19,759 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 19,759 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 12,869 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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LX53 DMF is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX53 DMF, 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 LX53 DMF registered?

LX53 DMF is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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