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BV53 ZKP

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,277 mi
Last recorded142,277 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 ZKP
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2018 142,277 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering shaft mount slightly loose

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 129,730 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall has light cracks

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall has light cracks

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 129,571 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall has light cracks

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall has light cracks

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 113,815 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 113,815 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 98,413 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 98,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 88,692 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

front and rear brake pipes corroded.

front and rear suspension corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 80,436 miles

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

front and rear suspention has serface corosion.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 80,436 miles

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear suspention has serface corosion.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 59,988 miles

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

both rear undersills getting corroded

brake pipe to nearside front flex getting corroded

engine oil leak

front ,centre and rear chassis to body mounts getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails,outriggers and crossmembers getting corroded

front suspension arms getting corroded

metal part of front and rear flexes getting corroded

rear brake backplates getting corroded

some play steering idlers and reaction balljoints

Pass 17 Oct 2012 59,988 miles

both rear undersills getting corroded

brake pipe to nearside front flex getting corroded

engine oil leak

front ,centre and rear chassis to body mounts getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails,outriggers and crossmembers getting corroded

front suspension arms getting corroded

metal part of front and rear flexes getting corroded

rear brake backplates getting corroded

some play steering idlers and reaction balljoints

Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,437 miles

all four front suspension arms getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails,outriggers,and all chassis to body mounts getting corroded

rear brake backplates getting corroded

rear shocker top mounting points getting corroded

rear spring top retainers getting corroded

some play steering idlers track rod ends and reaction balljoints

Fail 21 Oct 2011 53,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four front suspension arms getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails,outriggers,and all chassis to body mounts getting corroded

rear brake backplates getting corroded

rear shocker top mounting points getting corroded

rear spring top retainers getting corroded

some play steering idlers track rod ends and reaction balljoints

Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,837 miles

rear spring retainers getting corroded

some corrosion front ,rear and centre chassis to body mounts

some corrosion rear chassis rails and outriggers

some play front and rear drop links

some play steering idlers

Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,997 miles

brake pipes to front flexes getting corroded

rear chassis rails and top retainers getting corroded

rear shocker top mounting brackets getting corroded

some play steering idlers and reaction balljoints

Pass 20 Oct 2008 38,147 miles

rear tie bar front and rear bushes getting perished

some corrosion rear spring top retaining brackets

Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,032 miles

centre section of exhaust getting corroded

front discs showing signs of scoring

some corrosion rear chassis rails and rear spring top retaining brackets

some play front drop links

some play steering idlers

underside of vehicle soiled

Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,987 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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BV53 ZKP is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon 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 BV53 ZKP, 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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BV53 ZKP is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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