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RX53 KMF

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,985 mi
Last recorded81,985 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 KMF
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 81,985 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Outer sills covers fitted time of the test

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 81,904 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 81,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 81,903 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 81,903 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 81,903 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside rear by shock mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside rear by leaf spring front mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion surface under body

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs inner surface heavily lipped and corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Corroded surface (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 81,902 miles

Both sides rear tyres are cracked

Brake pipe surface rusty

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 81,902 miles

Both sides anti roll bar linkage bushes cracked and slightly play

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pipe rusty

Rear tyres are cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2018 81,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front anti roll bar linkage bushes cracked and slightly play

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres are perished and cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2017 80,158 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has cut

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 74,732 miles

SPEEDO FLICKERS

Pass 26 Nov 2015 68,962 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 62,904 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 56,635 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 48,844 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2011 41,981 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 18 Nov 2011 41,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 17 Nov 2010 34,624 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 29,415 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,219 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 17,986 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 12,959 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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RX53 KMF is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RX53 KMF, 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 RX53 KMF registered?

RX53 KMF is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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