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MX55 GMO

2005 Proton Jumbuck

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

113,747 mi
Last recorded113,747 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Proton Jumbuck49,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 GMO
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 113,747 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MULTIPLE AREAS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 113,715 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking UNDER DRIVER SEAT AREA (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced UNDER BATTERY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ABOVE BUMP STOP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MULTIPLE AREAS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 113,695 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to fuel leak and multiple exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking offside front under drivers seat / under vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill / close to seatbelt mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under drivers seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill / close to seatbelt mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near leaf spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lamps not working

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 112,318 miles

Nearside Front near side offside front to rear sills plastic covers

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 111,259 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 111,248 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 109,382 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 109,376 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 105,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 105,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wish bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 101,838 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 101,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 99,977 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 99,977 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 97,200 miles

bad oil leak

Pass 24 May 2016 93,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rack arm has slight freeplay

engine management light on

Fail 24 May 2016 93,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rack arm has slight freeplay

engine management light on

Fail 18 May 2015 88,157 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

hand brakes getting tolimit of travel

Pass 18 May 2015 88,157 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

hand brakes getting tolimit of travel

Pass 12 Dec 2013 76,733 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 76,733 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 67,650 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 67,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 57,995 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 49,039 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 49,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 41,415 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,718 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 31,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MX55 GMO is a 2005 Proton Jumbuck in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 2005 Proton Jumbuck models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 49,570 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 MX55 GMO, 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 21 years old, this Proton Jumbuck is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MX55 GMO is a 2005 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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