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GN53 FFK

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,367 mi
Last recorded41,367 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 FFK
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 41,367 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 41,367 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 41,367 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 41,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along body (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 41,367 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture To flexi (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along body (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 41,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 41,367 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 41,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

HANDBRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 41,367 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

parking lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Dec 2017 41,367 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 41,367 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 41,367 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 41,367 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,367 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 41,367 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 41,367 miles

engine oil leak

slight distortion to o/s/r tyre outer edge

wet test

Pass 29 Oct 2013 41,367 miles

offside front tyre 3mm

oil leak from front of engine

Pass 12 Nov 2012 40,771 miles

battery leaking

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2012 40,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery leaking

n/s/f tyre on limit

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,731 miles

Battery poor condition

Front number plate loose but still secure

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

Vehicle underside dirty - on limit of refusal to test

Wipers poor

o/s side repeater faded

o/s/r indicator faded

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 25 Oct 2011 37,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Battery poor condition

Front number plate loose but still secure

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

Vehicle underside dirty - on limit of refusal to test

Wipers poor

o/s side repeater faded

o/s/r indicator faded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Nov 2010 34,752 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 34,752 miles

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

front pads low

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/f tyre has a nail in it

Pass 29 Oct 2009 31,094 miles

brake fluid level low

front bkake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre gettin glow

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

rear brakes noisey

Fail 28 Oct 2009 31,094 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

brake fluid level low

front bkake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre gettin glow

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

rear brakes noisey

Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,403 miles

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

Engine has slight oil leak

Front pads look a bit low

Vehicle dirty - on limit to test

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 22 Oct 2008 27,403 miles

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

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

Engine has slight oil leak

Front pads look a bit low

Vehicle dirty - on limit to test

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 26 Oct 2007 23,868 miles

exhaust corroded various

o/s/f and n/s/f rack gaiters perished

rear brakes grabbing on limit

Fail 25 Oct 2007 23,868 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded various

o/s/f and n/s/f rack gaiters perished

rear brakes grabbing on limit

Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,156 miles

both rack gaiters perished

front anti roll bar bushes well worn

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre getting low

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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GN53 FFK is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 GN53 FFK, 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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GN53 FFK is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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