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AY53 EKN

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,454 mi
Last recorded124,454 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 EKN
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 124,454 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 124,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

step supports corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2014 117,842 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 109,911 miles

eml on

n/s headlight washer not working

Fail 30 Apr 2013 109,911 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

n/s headlight washer not working

Pass 26 Apr 2012 107,817 miles

Engine management warning light came on and then went out during test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2012 107,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine management warning light came on and then went out during test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 102,988 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2011 102,988 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2010 94,470 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 94,470 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 87,382 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2007 57,400 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 46,463 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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AY53 EKN is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AY53 EKN, 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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AY53 EKN is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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