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YE03 VBZ

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,421 mi
Last recorded47,421 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 VBZ
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 47,421 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

welding repair outer sills

Fail 25 Nov 2014 47,351 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle is undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2013 42,798 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 40,821 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 40,815 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 37,242 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 37,242 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 33,291 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 28,827 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 28,827 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,533 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 24,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2007 19,684 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 14,405 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 14,405 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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YE03 VBZ is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YE03 VBZ, 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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YE03 VBZ is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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