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WA53 GCY

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,377 mi
Last recorded99,377 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 GCY
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 99,377 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 99,369 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 97,120 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 93,761 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 89,672 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 85,285 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 79,670 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 79,662 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 74,431 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre side wall perished

Pass 12 Oct 2011 68,340 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,229 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,675 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 45,675 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,788 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 36,788 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 31,960 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,944 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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WA53 GCY is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WA53 GCY, 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 WA53 GCY registered?

WA53 GCY is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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