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NK53 FMZ

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Black Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,276 mi
Last recorded90,276 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 FMZ
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 90,276 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 85,229 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside steering end has play

Pass 10 Feb 2015 73,373 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 73,323 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 67,353 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres 205/40/17 both rear tyres 215/40/17

footbrake rubber deteriorated

rear brakes noisey in service

rear step mounts corroded

underside etc showing corrosion in places

Fail 7 Feb 2014 67,353 miles

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres 205/40/17 both rear tyres 215/40/17

footbrake rubber deteriorated

rear brakes noisey in service

rear step mounts corroded

underside etc showing corrosion in places

Pass 8 Feb 2013 63,339 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 63,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle engine stopped on last part of test engine restarted in 5 mins test completed

Pass 7 Feb 2012 93,130 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust catching rear step,n/s balljoint dustcover split, n/s/r quarter damaged,

Pass 9 Mar 2011 93,117 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 93,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 89,976 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2009 86,661 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 86,657 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 69,048 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 69,046 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 56,666 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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NK53 FMZ is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Black with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NK53 FMZ, 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 NK53 FMZ registered?

NK53 FMZ is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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