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YN53 BCF

2003 Proton Jumbuck

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

121,757 mi
Last recorded121,757 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 BCF
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 121,757 miles

Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 121,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 119,377 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 114,805 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 114,803 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 114,799 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SHOCKER MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SHOCKER MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 1 Nov 2021 110,028 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 109,622 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 107,683 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 107,358 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 93,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wipers are beginning to smear the screen

Fail 9 Aug 2017 93,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wipers are beginning to smear the screen

Pass 18 Aug 2016 85,621 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 85,619 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 82,528 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 82,528 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 74,899 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 67,154 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 67,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 61,677 miles

Gearbox oil leak

N/S/R tyre stepped

Fail 19 Sep 2012 61,677 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Gearbox oil leak

N/S/R tyre stepped

Pass 22 Nov 2011 47,038 miles

advise exhaust co and lambda high on idle

Fail 21 Nov 2011 47,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 36,098 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 36,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 22,908 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 22,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,322 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 21,322 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,850 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 15,850 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 9,993 miles

sidewall cracking to both front and both rear tyres

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 BCF is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 YN53 BCF, 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 BCF is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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