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PJ03 OWU

2003 Proton Jumbuck

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,486 mi
Last recorded86,486 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 OWU
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 86,486 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 82,808 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 77,365 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 77,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 76,673 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexy worn

lens cracked both rear lights and o/s/f indicator

Fail 9 Oct 2019 76,673 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexy worn

lens cracked both rear lights and o/s/f indicator

Pass 10 Oct 2018 69,404 miles

COOLANT LEAK FROM RAD NOT TO EXCESS

FRONT EXHAUST FLEX WORN NOT TO EXCESS

Nail in tyre OFF SIDE REAR TYRE ()

OFF SIDE FRONT INNER CV BOOT SLIGHTLY PERISHED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

WINDSCREEN DAMAGE BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Fail 10 Oct 2018 69,404 miles

COOLANT LEAK FROM RAD NOT TO EXCESS

FRONT EXHAUST FLEX WORN NOT TO EXCESS

Nail in tyre OFF SIDE REAR TYRE ()

OFF SIDE FRONT INNER CV BOOT SLIGHTLY PERISHED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

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

WINDSCREEN DAMAGE BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 63,063 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 63,063 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie at wishbone mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 59,199 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,947 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,176 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 49,172 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 47,710 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 28 May 2013 47,710 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 45,074 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 42,611 miles

OSF inner CV leaking

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

Fail 27 May 2010 38,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2010 38,221 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 32,495 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 27,186 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,060 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,416 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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PJ03 OWU is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PJ03 OWU, 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 PJ03 OWU registered?

PJ03 OWU is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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