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DK03 RUC

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,833 mi
Last recorded130,833 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 RUC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 130,833 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 113,543 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 103,094 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 103,068 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 93,075 miles

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

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

rear tail pipe missing

Fail 2 May 2017 93,064 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

rear tail pipe missing

Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn ou outer edges

Fail 13 Apr 2015 84,393 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn ou outer edges

Pass 27 Mar 2014 81,107 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 75,119 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 75,119 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,782 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

towbar electrics inoperative.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,688 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 56,571 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 44,051 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 35,059 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

air bag warning lamp on.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 23,946 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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DK03 RUC is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK03 RUC, 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 DK03 RUC registered?

DK03 RUC is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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