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YN53 BBE

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

116,992 mi
Last recorded116,992 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 BBE
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 116,992 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear axle u bolts have extensive surface corrosion

Vehicle has extensive underside corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2025 116,992 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear axle u bolts have extensive surface corrosion

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

Vehicle has extensive underside corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2024 116,711 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 116,253 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 115,713 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 115,417 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 114,883 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 114,335 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Sill trims fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 28 Jun 2018 113,772 miles

sill trims fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 28 Jun 2018 113,772 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

sill trims fitted preventing full underside inspection

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 112,998 miles

outer sill trims fitted preventing inspection

Pass 12 Jul 2016 111,937 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 111,193 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 110,116 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 109,190 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 107,960 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 107,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 107,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Front tyres wearing unevenly

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades

wheelarch / sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2010 106,599 miles

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit and perished

engine component fouling offside driveshaft and inner cv gaiter split

exhaust heat shields at front loose

nearside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 11 Dec 2009 104,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise heat shield on exhaust corroded

advse o/s/f driveshaft inner boot clip missing

Fail 11 Dec 2009 104,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise heat shield on exhaust corroded

advse o/s/f driveshaft inner boot clip missing

Pass 13 Dec 2008 102,192 miles

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

front xxhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 8 Dec 2008 102,171 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front xxhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2007 100,006 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 100,067 miles

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

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

slight movement in offside front antiroll bar drop link

Pass 18 Sep 2006 97,127 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 97,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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YN53 BBE is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YN53 BBE, 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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YN53 BBE is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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