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YJ53 LHZ

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

108,944 mi
Last recorded108,944 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 LHZ
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 108,944 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 108,939 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine running on three cylinderes and getting hot blown head gasket

Pass 10 Oct 2012 106,539 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 106,538 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 103,139 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 103,139 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Pass 10 Sep 2010 98,125 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 98,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 91,646 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 91,637 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheilds loose

rear tyres wearing on in ner edges

tyre walls wearin g and cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2008 87,241 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 87,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 79,917 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 72,471 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 72,471 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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YJ53 LHZ 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 53.3%.

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 YJ53 LHZ, 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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YJ53 LHZ is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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