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AU03 FKE

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,418 mi
Last recorded149,418 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 FKE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 149,418 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 149,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 145,072 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 148,068 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 138,701 miles

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

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

damp patch on fuel tank

Pass 17 Mar 2014 131,081 miles

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

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

slight sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2013 119,736 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 119,724 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 109,842 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 109,819 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 100,570 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 96,166 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 90,456 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 90,456 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 84,631 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 84,631 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 79,628 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 79,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 71,133 miles

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)

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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AU03 FKE is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AU03 FKE, 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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AU03 FKE is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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