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WK53 BVE

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,928 mi
Last recorded79,928 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 BVE
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 79,928 miles

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

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

vehicle has been freshly undersealed

Fail 6 Jan 2026 79,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle has been freshly undersealed

Fail 3 Sep 2025 79,906 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 79,525 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 78,509 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 77,962 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 77,962 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 77,012 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 77,003 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 75,583 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 75,565 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 75,513 miles

EXHAUST RUSTY

Steering component damaged but serviceable BOTH GAITORS CRACKED (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,413 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 75,316 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 71,519 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front number plate cracked

n/s front wheel noise

n/s rear corner damaged

two front wiper blades splitting

Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,118 miles

n/s rear tyre uneven tread wear

small crack front number plate

Pass 17 Sep 2009 55,181 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged.

n/s rear lamp lens damaged,not showing white light,

oil leak from cylinder head,near limit regarding exhaust system.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 55,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

front number plate damaged.

n/s rear lamp lens damaged,not showing white light,

oil leak from cylinder head,near limit regarding exhaust system.

Fail 11 Sep 2008 46,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

n/s rear side light len cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2008 46,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Oil leak

n/s rear side light len cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre inner side wall started to crack

Fail 18 Sep 2007 37,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre inner side wall started to crack

Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,345 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

centre exhaust mounting brackets started to corrode

two front door mirrors movement

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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WK53 BVE is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WK53 BVE, 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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WK53 BVE is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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