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AJ53 JYE

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,266 mi
Last recorded104,266 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 JYE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 104,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle coated underneath limiting inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2018 104,232 miles

General corrosion underneath in line with age of vehicle

Heavily coated underneath

Rear disc backing plates corroded

Slight oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2018 104,221 miles

Emissions not tested Due to burst exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill end (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill end (6.1.B.2)

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

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

All discs marked,probably due to vehicle sitting unused

Brake pipes coated

Corrosion underneath in places

Pass 18 Feb 2015 104,198 miles

Brake pipes coated.

Nearside rear wheel binding

Fail 6 Feb 2015 104,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake pipes coated.

Nearside rear wheel binding

Pass 22 Jan 2014 103,754 miles

Brake pipes greased

Vehicle undersealed on underside.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 103,236 miles

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

n/s/r wheel binding

o/s/r reflector broken

towbar electrics plug loose

Pass 26 Jul 2011 102,925 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 102,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 7 Jul 2011 102,920 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 89,116 miles

o/s/rear sidelamp lens cracked

oil leaks on underside of engine

Fail 8 Apr 2010 89,116 miles

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

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

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

o/s/rear sidelamp lens cracked

oil leaks on underside of engine

Pass 6 Apr 2009 71,051 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads wearing thin

handbrake travel getting high

slight chip on windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2008 51,176 miles

handbrake travel getting high

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 24 Mar 2007 31,718 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 30,034 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper?

Based on 362,452 MOT tests across 33,962 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,567
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
33,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,164
position lamp(s) not working 10,697
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,634
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,961
constant velocity joint gaiter split 9,918
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AJ53 JYE is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 95,954 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 Isuzu Trooper fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ53 JYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ53 JYE registered?

AJ53 JYE is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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